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Dietary certification

OU Kosher logo

Understand OU symbol variants and obtain the right artwork for a certified product.

Issued by
Orthodox Union
Programme / market
International
Mark type
Certification
Artwork access
Permission from issuer required
Source checked
23 September 2026

What this mark means

The OU system uses a U inside an O, with additional designations for different product statuses. The organisation preview here is for identification.

Before you add it to your label

  1. Confirm the exact designation with the product’s OU representative.
  2. Get the approved symbol artwork rather than typing a lookalike character.
  3. Check that the final proof retains every required letter or designation.

A detail worth checking

Do not swap a plain OU, OU-D or Passover designation simply to fit the available space.

Useful to know

Does the D next to OU matter?

Yes. OU explains its symbols and their different meanings on the linked page. Treat the designation as part of the approved product information.

Does downloading the artwork give me permission to use it?

No. Follow the issuer’s eligibility, licensing and artwork guidance for your specific product. The library helps you find the source; the issuer authorises use.

Curated by GoVisually from the issuer’s published resources. How we maintain the library.

The mark is one part of the proof.

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