What is this organisation?

Orthodox Union (OU) is an interest representative listed in the EU Joint Transparency Register under ID 631444098759-25. Entity form: 501(c)(3).

What category is it registered under?

It is registered under the category "Organisations representing churches and religious communities".

Which country is it based in?

The organisation is based in United States, New York.

Where can I find its EU Transparency Register entry?

The full register entry — including lobby budget, EU funding received, accredited representatives and Commission meetings — is available on the EU Transparency Register under ID 631444098759-25.

EU TRANSPARENCY REGISTER · 631444098759-25 · United States

Orthodox Union

Stated objectives

The OU supports and advocates for Orthodox Jewry and religious freedoms in the US and around the world. In addition, the OU is the world’s largest Kashrut certifier and as such works to advance the availability of kosher food, including kos…

As declared by the registrant. Truncated to 240 characters; full text on the upstream profile.

Official profile

The full record on the Joint Transparency Register carries financial information (lobby budget, EU funding received), the list of named accredited representatives, declared interests of those persons, and a history of meetings with Commission officials.

Full register entry ↗ Organisation website ↗

Registered

2025-05-22

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Frequently asked questions

What is this organisation?: Orthodox Union (OU) is an interest representative listed in the EU Joint Transparency Register under ID 631444098759-25. Entity form: 501(c)(3).
What category is it registered under?: It is registered under the category "Organisations representing churches and religious communities".
Which country is it based in?: The organisation is based in United States, New York.
What are its stated goals?: As declared by the registrant: The OU supports and advocates for Orthodox Jewry and religious freedoms in the US and around the world. In addition, the OU is the world’s largest Kashrut certifier and as such works to advance the availability of kosher food, including kos…
Where can I find its EU Transparency Register entry?: The full register entry — including lobby budget, EU funding received, accredited representatives and Commission meetings — is available on the EU Transparency Register under ID 631444098759-25.

Source: EU Joint Transparency Register (Council / Commission / Parliament) · refreshed 2026-07-08 · Commission Reuse Decision 2011/833/EU