Category: Pharmaceuticals

UAE unveils new treatment for blocked heart arteries

UAE residents suffer from heart problems a decade younger than the world average, surgeons said, citing smoking, eating junk food and lack of exercise, as the contributing factors.

Jan 31, 2012 | 0 comments View Post

Saudi Arabia pharma: Pfizzing

Pfizer has become the first multinational pharma investor to set up a wholly owned subsidiary. It is all part of the Saudi efforts to expand the healthcare sector. Because of restrictions on foreign-ownership of businesses, foreign investments in Saudi Arabia’s pharma sector have traditionally been limited to joint ventures with domestic firms. Now the development of economic “free zones” is changing that, and Pfizer of the US is one company taking advantage.

Oct 13, 2011 | 0 comments View Post

Halal Beauty – The Next steps

Being able to choose Halal when it comes to cosmetic purchases is still a relatively new concept with the vast majority of brands yet to celebrate their fifth birthday. So far it looks like Halal cosmetics fit very neatly (at least on a scientific level) alongside other Natural, Environmentally conscious, pure and animal-testing free cosmetic ranges. So do we need Halal personal care?

Sep 09, 2011 | 0 comments View Post

Meningitis vaccine: CCP serves notice on pharma companies for using word ‘Halal

The Competition Commission of Pakistan (CCP) has served notices on pharmaceutical companies for advertising the vaccine for meningitis with “Halal” tag. Earlier, TheNetwork for Consumer Protection, a non-governmental organisation working for the rights of consumers, had staged a protest against the use of religion by some pharmaceutical companies including Swiss transnational firm Novartis to sell the vaccine with the tag of Halal

Sep 07, 2011 | 0 comments View Post

Pakistan: Advertisements for Halal food on the rise

Currently, Pakistan has no laws on halal product certification but in March 2011 a team of Malaysian experts in halal certification visited the country to advise the Sindh government on creating a regulatory framework for halal certification.

Aug 24, 2011 | 0 comments View Post

Malaysia: List Out Medicines Without Halal Certification

The Federation of Malaysian Consumers Associations (Fomca) today called on relevant authorities to list out medicines that do not have halal certification issued by the Malaysian Islamic Development Department (Jakim). “When consumers request for halal medicines, the manufacturers, whether they like it or not, will have to apply for halal certification if they are to market their products to Muslims.”

Jul 28, 2011 | 0 comments View Post

USA: Enzymotec’s SharpPS® Halal Certified

Enzymotec’s SharpPS® (phosphatidylserine) line of cognitive products used in dietary supplements is now certified by the Islamic Food and Nutrition Council of America (IFANCA) as Halal.

Jul 09, 2011 | 0 comments View Post

Malaysia: CCM aiming for bigger presence in overseas markets

Indonesia, the Philippines and Vietnam will be the key markets for expansion. They have also submitted 10 pharmaceutical products for registrations and approvals in Saudi Arabia.

Jun 28, 2011 | 0 comments View Post

Malaysia: Boustead plans to cut stake in Pharmaniaga to 75%

Pharmaniaga managing director Datuk Farshila Emran said the group planned to expand into halal drugs and supplements. She said the group was embarking on a programme to get its plants to be halal-certified for the purpose of halal drugs production.

Jun 08, 2011 | 0 comments View Post

GCC: Looking Good

Latest figures show halal beauty products account for $500 million of the $2 trillion global halal market. And while western brands are seeking to prove their commitment to the Muslim consumer, the market is facing tougher scrutiny to meet buyers’ expectations.

Apr 29, 2011 | 0 comments View Post

Malaysia: CCM eyes global halal domination

As part of the government’s push to establish Malaysia as a global halal hub,CCM collaborates with HDC and other organisations on several fronts to develop the industry through partnership programmes, seminars, workshops and other activities.

Apr 27, 2011 | 0 comments View Post

Malaysia: Palm oil base for pharmaceutical & cosmetic products

Oleopharma Sdn Bhd, in partnership with Redhacare Sdn Bhd, University of Malaya, Malaysia and Imed Lab Sdn Bhd are introducing a robust and natural base cream for use in the production of pharmaceutical and cosmetic products – in a semi solid dosage form. This product is known as HAMIN™.

Apr 18, 2011 | 1 comment View Post

USA: Abbott Recognized as Company of the Year for Global Halal Initiatives

“Abbott has demonstrated outstanding attention to Halal conformance and execution for more than five years,” said Muhammad Munir Chaudry, Ph.D., President of IFANCA. “This award recognition should reassure Muslims living around the world that Abbott Nutrition products are truly Halal.”

Apr 15, 2011 | 0 comments View Post

CCM To Introduce 15 New Halal-Certified Products

Chemical Company of Malaysia (CCM) plans to introduce 15 new halal-certified pharmaceutical products this year, from 12 last year. Presently, out of its 800 pharmaceutical products, only 180 are certified halal, with the first one obtained in 1999.
Products being certified as halal locally in Malaysia also means that the same [...]

Mar 19, 2011 | 0 comments View Post

China: Mellow Hope (HTDS) Reaches a Milestone in Indonesia

China’s ‘Mellow Hope’ production plant and method of production of vaccines met the HALAL certificate (Halal Assurance System) requirements for the ACYW135 and A+C Meningococcal Polysaccharide vaccines.

Mar 09, 2011 | 0 comments View Post
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