![]() ![]() Because Muslim consumers are very apprehensive of this regulation, the government might have to yield to the wishes of the consumers and repeal this ruling. It is against the local regulations to display halal markings on such products. The Malaysian Department of Health, however, has determined that nutritional supplements are health and medication products and may not be grouped together with food products. Malaysia is one of the most active markets for nutritional supplements and is a place where people look for halal versions of these products. They can also ask the pharmacist for tablets rather than gelatin capsules. Many consumers try to purchase alcohol-free products such as cough syrups. ![]() Moreover, there are many alternative forms of multivitamins, such as tablets, liquids, and vegetable capsules, so one does not have to take vitamins in gelatin capsules. If a drug is available in capsule form only, one is obligated to take it, whereas multivitamins are normally not taken to cure serious illness, but to improve one’s health. Prescription drugs generally do not have alternative products to replace a prescribed drug. Medicine that is used to cure disease and help overcome illness is considered exempt from halal food regulations, which is one of the major concern and Muslims Scholars (Ulemas) associated with Halal Food Industry must take this into consideration. Pork gelatin is considered haram by Muslim consumers. Gelatin capsules, unless certified halal or labeled bovine, are generally made of pork gelatin. Some people may take a prescription medicine in a gelatin capsule but not a multivitamin capsule. The purpose of this article is not to determine the effectiveness of these products but to reflect on their compositions and determine whether any of the components presents a problem for the Muslim consumer.Īlthough in the Islamic tradition one may consume a haram product as a medicine under compulsion, Muslim consumers generally avoid knowingly taking anything which is haram or doubtful. The Food and Drug Administrations worldwide are taking a closer look at several dietary products for their health claims. The lines between pharmaceuticals, products that heal, and nutraceuticals, products that help maintain the well-being of a person, are merging. ![]() In the past several decades, the number of supplements available to the consumers through speciality stores, supermarkets, and especially through multilevel marketing has seen a tremendous growth worldwide. ![]()
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