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Halal health care product certification
Supplements, over-the-counter products and medical devices can all contain animal-derived material or alcohol. TGHA reviews what goes into your product, what it is made on and how it is handled.
What we assess
- Capsule and softgel shells, and the source of any gelatine
- Carriers and actives that may be animal-derived, such as sources of vitamin D3, omega-3 softgels, glycerin, stearates and enzymes
- Alcohol in tinctures, syrups and sanitiser-type products
- For medical devices: animal-derived or alcohol-based materials that touch the body, plasticisers, lubricants, packaging and cleaning media, and whether products share a site with non-halal products
- A documented halal management system and traceability
Halal assessment sits on top of regulatory rules. Your product must be registered or exempt under the health authority's rules before halal review.
Where authorities differ
- Alcohol-based hand sanitiser has been permitted by some fatwa bodies as a concession based on need. Other opinions advise avoiding alcohol where alternatives exist.
- Whether halal certification is compulsory differs by market. In some markets it is being phased in by product class, for example medical devices. In others it is voluntary. Confirm the position in your destination market.
Common issues
Hidden animal-derived excipients, such as stearates, glycerin and gelatine; a "halal" claim on a gelatine softgel without a certificate; process-only inputs, such as lubricants and cleaning media, that are forgotten because they are not in the final formula.
Documents we usually ask for
An ingredient and supplier register with halal certificates or declarations, specification sheets, the process flow, and labels. For devices, a map of raw materials, additives, auxiliary materials and direct-contact consumables showing animal or alcohol sources, the device class, and an assessment of any shared site.
Frequently asked questions
Is halal certification compulsory for supplements or devices?
It depends on the market. Indonesia is phasing it in by product class. Malaysia's drug regulator describes it as voluntary for pharmaceutical-type products. Check your destination market.
Is vitamin D3 from lanolin halal?
It depends on the source and on traceability. Certification bodies assess it case by case, and TGHA assesses it against the rule of your destination market.
Why would a device or dressing need halal review?
Some contain animal-derived materials or alcohol, they touch the body, and some are made on shared lines.
Ready to certify with confidence?
Tell us your product, site, and target market — we'll come back with a costed proposal and an indicative timeline.