GELATIN IN HALAL PHARMACEUTICAL PRODUCTS

Since the Muslim population has increased around world, they are more concerned about halal awareness. Therefore, there a lot of emerging industries nowadays, and among them is pharmaceuticals. However, with advancement technology, gelatin-based products have been widely developed being used in pharmaceutical industry. Nevertheless, its status can be questionable (mashbooh). Hence, this paper aimed to study Islamic perspective on The uses qualitative method which involves literature review from al-Quran, as-Sunnah, articles, journals, some other references internet that trusted as data sources. Apart that, methodology by researching istihalah fatwa Malaysia determine gelatin products. Besides, also focuses Malaysian Standard Halal Pharmaceuticals- General Requirements (MS 2424:2019) Certification Procedure Manual- Domestic 2020 (MPPHM 2020). finding shows mostly comes animal even if it permitted animals such cows or chickens. This because considered were slaughtered according law only. avoid religious concerns, research alternatives marine sources plant-based From perspective, use rules halal. pork derivatives still haram after going chemical substances remain same unchanged istihalah. during an emergency, permissible consume accordingly no replacement alternative for