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Seal-K Kosher is a kosher certification organization affiliated with Rabbanut NFP. The organization provides kosher supervision and certification for commercial kitchens, in addition to certifications for food production and shaatnez testing.
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- ↑ "Rabbi Sholem Fishbane". Kosherfest. Retrieved 2019-10-28.
