Why do Kosher symbols appear even on non-edible products?

Question

I have found that on most kitchen products, even dishwashing soap, aluminum foil, freezer bags, saran wrap, etc....have kosher symbols (like a circled U, or circled COR 267) on the packaging. I know these symbols represent that the product is kosher, but why on things that people don't eat? This makes no apparent sense!

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Thanks! It makes sense now.

Answer 1

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Hi,
That means they were "Blessed" by a Rabbi.

Hope this helps,
Dave

Answer 2

For a very strict jew everything that touches the food must be kosher not just the food itself that is why that is found on food related items as well as food items themselves.

Answer 3

It has nothing to do with being "blessed by a rabbi" and everything to do with supervision of the product to insure that it did not come in contact with pork or other unclean products. Since you are Muslim I'm sure you would be upset if you found that the kitchen sponges you purchased to scrub your cookware were made using pig products. By purchasing kitchen sponges that carry a kosher symbol you can be sure that they are appropriate for you to use as well.