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Global Halal oral care was not a popular topic before the COVID-19 pandemic hit countries. However, the awareness about higher hygiene standards amid the ongoing pandemic has boosted the demand for high-quality oral care products among Muslims and non-Muslims alike all over the world. Sales for oral care products such as toothpaste have surged during …
There have been a lot of concerns about the halalness of vaccines being used in Indonesia and elsewhere. Now, thanks to the efforts of Indonesian health authorities, they have locally made a vaccine that is 100% Halal and is currently being tested on humans to verify its effectiveness. The country plans to launch its home-grown …
Indonesia starts testing a Halal-certified local COVID-19 vaccine on humans on Feb 9 after getting the green light from the drug regulator as the country faces a surging wave of virus cases. Research on the “Merah Putih” (Red White) vaccine – named after the colors of the Indonesian national flag – is led by Airlangga …
Incorporating technology into the supplement packaging system, MyVitalab recently launched two types of wellness packs namely Vitamunity and Vitarepair to accommodate two different health categories. A new player in the thriving Halal wellness industry, MyVitalab’s main motivation to launch the products to the market is to facilitate the act of consuming vital supplements by simplifying …
Everyone needs to take care of their health especially when they cross a certain age or, unfortunately, get seriously sick. Dr. Amin Malik Shah Abdul Majid is a renowned scientist who has been working hard and fast to help us keep our bodies healthy at all times no matter at which stage of life we …
Hunters, Gatherers, and Makers From before recorded history, when human beings consumed food, they either hunted it, gathered it themselves from plants and forests, or acquired food from their village butcher, baker, miller, farmer, or the equivalent of the town market. In the 19th century, industrialization and the growth of large urban centers in the US created the need for …
Everyone needs to take care of their health especially when they cross a certain age or, unfortunately, get seriously sick. Dr. Amin Malik Shah Abdul Majid is a renowned scientist who has been working hard and fast to help us keep our bodies healthy at all times no matter at which stage of life …
Dr. Mohamed ‘Arafa, Professor of Law at Alexandria University Faculty of Law, Egypt, discusses Islamic jurisprudence and the COVID-19 pandemic. As the novel coronavirus flew globally in 2020, triggering widespread infections of the disease labeled COVID-19, a fresh challenge arose concerning how governments and legal experts could face this plague, predominantly in terms of law …
The demand for Halal healthcare products is expected to surpass $116.3 billion globally by 2031. What are the segments of the halal pharmaceutical industry to grow? Which healthcare manufacturers are going to gain the most by the rise in demand for halal vaccines and nutraceuticals? The following market study conducted by Future Market Insights (FMI) …
Can Cat Whiskers herb help treat COVID-19 infections? Two Malaysian-Australian scientists have been working hard and smart to prove the efficacy of herbal medicine which is found in Southeast Asia and some parts of Australia. NatureCeuticals, a joint Malaysian-Australian pharmaceutical company has made significant progress in its botanical drug development for the treatment of Covid …
Saudi Arabia says this year’s pilgrimage will be limited to 60,000 citizens and residents. This is the second year in a row when the kingdom did not allow foreigners to enter the kingdom for Hajj. No foreign pilgrims will be allowed to perform the Hajj once again this year after Saudi Arabia restricted the annual …
CBD has been a buzzword for the past few years and is one of the fastest-growing markets of the 21st century. Many of our family and friends are beginning to include it into their daily routines for all kinds of purposes. CBD comes in all kinds of forms, concentrations, and delivery methods. Despite all this, …
Extract Labs is a Boulder, Colorado company dedicated to designing quality, full-spectrum cannabis-derived products. It was launched in 2016 by Craig Henderson, an engineer who had designed extraction equipment and found that there was a need for quality hemp processors. Henderson, a veteran, had tried CBD tinctures as a solution to anxiety induced by the …
Every one of us wants to buy 100% halal vitamins for ourselves or our loved ones. But, do you actually verify whether the vitamins you are buying from your local drugstore or online are actually halal certified. Well, we may have found a definitive answer for you. Recently, we bumped into a herbal scientist, Dr. …
There has been a lot of debate recently on whether AstraZeneca Vaccine for the COVID-19 pandemic is halal or permissible for Muslims. Indonesian Ulema Council, the main religious body that issues halal certifications in the country, recently said the vaccine contained trypsin sourced from the pancreas of a pig. However, AstraZeneca has said the vaccine …
The Halal Regulatory Commission (HRC) in the UK has certified Covid-19 Antigen Detection Kit as halal. The kit is manufactured by NewGene Bioengineering and distributed globally by Bestie UK Ltd. According to HRC, the halal certification will help eliminate all reluctance from Muslims to utilize this kit to test for Covid-19. The kit, which is …
Doha: Taking a COVID-19 vaccine injection will not break a Muslim’s fast during Ramadan, a senior official from the Ministry of Awqaf in Qatar said. In a post on Twitter Sheikh Dr. Thaqil bin Sayer Al Shammari, Deputy Head of the Court of Cassation in the Supreme Judiciary Council and Head of Shariah Committee the …
The Indonesian government on Friday said it would allow private companies to run coronavirus vaccination programs for workers and families alongside a nationwide drive to expedite efforts in achieving herd immunity. The country is aiming to inoculate 181.5 million people out of the total 270 million population by year-end. “The companies will provide the vaccines …
Ramadan, the holy month of fasting is approaching fast. Many countries around the world have already started giving COVID-19 vaccine dozes to their citizens and other residents. How will the Muslims get vaccinated during the month-long fasting period while fasting? As they are forbidden to take any food or drinks during the daytime the only …
The healthcare sector has become, perhaps, the most important one in the economies around the world since last year when the COVID-19 pandemic hit globally. Investors and financial institutions have been rushing to invest in the healthcare industry. The Islamic finance industry is no exception. The Sharia-compliant equities basket note by the Abu Dhabi Islamic …
The Halal Times had touched upon the big debate whether AstraZeneca vaccine was halal. The Ulema council had stated that Indonesia’s highest Muslim clerical council aims to issue a ruling on whether a COVID-19 vaccine is halal, or permissible under Islam before the country is due to start a mass inoculation program using a Chinese …
NatureCeuticals Sdn Bhd, a Malaysian pharmaceutical company is set to soon launch its Nation’s first plant-based drug to combat cancer-related fatigue which is the most common debilitating syndrome associated with cancer and its treatment. The drug known as Nuvastatic TM is based on a proprietary extract formulation of a herb known popularly as Cat Whiskers …
Jakim is fast finalizing standards to certify vaccines including those for COVID-19, Halal Development Corporation (HDC) of Malaysia was quoted as saying. According to local daily Berita Harian, HDC CEO Hairol Ariffein Sahari said that Malaysia is expected to be the first country in the world to come up with halal standards that can be …
Japan may donate flu drug Avigan to other countries to cure COVID-19 patients. The medicine was made to treat influenza in Japan in the past. However, some doctors in Wuhan, China noted that the drug proved effective for treating COVID-19 patients as well. The Japanese government is planning to donate the drug to other countries …
