A large share of India’s packaged food and wellness products are made by someone other than the brand owner. Contract manufacturers, co-packers, and private label suppliers produce for domestic chains, e-commerce brands, and overseas importers. When a buyer asks for kosher certification in this model, the question is no longer just “Is the product kosher?” but “Who holds the certificate, whose facility is covered, and whose name goes on the label?” This guide explains how certification works across these relationships and what businesses in seven major Indian cities should plan for. Why Outsourced Production Needs Extra Care In a standard set-up, one company owns the facility, makes the product, and sells it under its own name. Kosher certification follows that straightforward chain. In contract manufacturing, there are at least two parties, and often more: The brand owner , who designs the product and sells it The manufacturer , who makes it in their own facility Ingredient...