The Demand And Application Of Halal Gelatin In Pharmaceuticals

Gelatin is a popular ingredient used in many products but for Muslims gelatin is a big no-no because the major proportion of gelatin comes from pig. Gelatin is used 20 percent in pharmaceutical manufacture majorly in the coatings of tablets. Globally almost all gelatin production is not halal. 45 percent of the production is pork based which is the major concern of Muslims. The Muslims residing in the non Muslim countries face the major problem of accessing halal medicines. The Demand Of Halal Gelatin In Pharmaceuticals Islam prohibits the consumption of pork so halal gelatin is manufactured from some halal sources. Gelatin is used in most pills so Muslims need to access the medicines that contain halal Galetin. It is made from animals or birds that are permitted to be eaten by Muslims and also they are slaughtered in a halal way. Today it is widely used in the pharmaceutical products to improve their quality. There has been advancement in the pharmaceutical industry...