HALAL GELATIN : AN OVERVIEW & ITS IMPACT ON HALAL INDUSTRY Presented by : Mohamad Yakob bin Munshi Deen HALAGEL (M) SDN BHD MALAYSIA Halagel Copyrights

WHAT IS GELATINE? Gelatine is a pure protein obtained from animal raw materials containing collagen. This natural and healthy food has excellent gelling strength but gelatine can do a lot more. Due to its broad spectrum properties, gelatine is used in the most varied industries for a large number of products. Halagel Copyrights

GELATIN RAW MATERIAL SPLIT GELATINE HIDE COW & PIG Halagel Copyrights

GELATIN RAW MATERIAL 80% of the edible gelatin produced in Europe is pure pig-skin gelatin 15% comes from cattle hides 5% comes from pig and cattle bones, poultry & fish Halagel Copyrights

GELATIN PRODUCTION PROCESS Purification Extraction Quality control Acid / alkali Sterilization Pre-treatment Split GELATIN Drying Hide Bone Halagel Copyrights

GELATINE CONTAINS : 84-90% protein 1-2% mineral salts the rest is water Halagel Copyrights

Gelatine does not contain any preservatives or additives. It is free of cholesterol and purines (uric acid compounds) Halagel Copyrights

WHY GELATIN IS IMPORTANT? It has been used in the western world since the 12th century It is a healthy product – pure & natural, easily digestible, low in calories and contains no cholesterol It is in our everyday life : in food, cosmetics, pharmaceutical and health products Halagel Copyrights

Gelatin – Used Almost Everywhere because of its Unique Characteristics Halagel Copyrights

It is used as : Thickener Plasticizer Emulsifier Foaming agent Moisture retention Improve texture Binding agent Halagel Copyrights

Gelatine is an All-Rounder … Halagel Copyrights

Ensure creamy, light yoghurts and more solid diary products. IN FOOD INDUSTRY Its unique ability to melt when heated to body temperature and become firm again when cooling. Ensure creamy, light yoghurts and more solid diary products. Gives pleasant mouth feeling in candies and gummies Gives foamy texture and stability in marshmallows Halagel Copyrights

GELATIN APPLICATIONS IN FOOD INDUSTRY Jelly Desserts Gummy Jelly Chocolate Ice-Cream Marshmallow Soft Candy Toffees, chewing gum Yogurt, cheese, butter Meat products Pet food Halagel Copyrights

GELATIN APPLICATIONS IN FITNESS PRODUCTS : Low calorie “light” products Enriched protein bars Sport nutrition products Health drinks Halagel Copyrights

IN PHARMACEUTICAL INDUSTRY… It protects the medicines against harmful influences, such as light and oxygen. Soft capsules are mainly used for liquid fillings, and hard capsules for powders. Gelatine helps to bind the active pharmaceutical agents and extend their shelf lives. Gelatine-coated tablets (caplets) are a new technological development, with the gelatine coating ensuring that patients can swallow the caplets easily. In emergency treatment plasma expanders (blood volume replacements) based on gelatine are often used to replace lost blood, hence restoring the patient’s blood volume balance. Halagel Copyrights

GELATIN APPLICATIONS IN PHARMACEUTICAL INDUSTRY Hard Capsules Soft Capsules Sugar-coated pills Tablets Serum Substitute Vitamin encapsulation Halagel Copyrights

GELATIN APPLICATIONS IN COSMETICS & TOILETERIES Hair Care products Skin Care products Nail polishing products Lotions & beauty products Toothpastes Halagel Copyrights

GELATIN APPLICATION IN TECHNICAL INDUSTRY Paper Manufacturing Box Making Paper for fingerprinting Match industry Halagel Copyrights

Are these products HALAL? If any person has eaten any of these products, chances are they have taken gelatin. Are these products HALAL? Halagel Copyrights

World Gelatin Production Based on Raw Materials - Market Data 2007 Gelatin World Market 2007 Production in metric tons 326,000 Total 4,800 Other 75,400 Bones 96,000 Bovine Hides 149,800   Pig Skin Bovine Hides Source : Gelatin Manufacturers of Europe Halagel Copyrights

Production In Metric Tons By Regions Market Data 2007 Total : 326,000 mt Source : Gelatin Manufacturers of Europe Halagel Copyrights

COMPARATIVE YIELDS OF GELATIN PRODUCTION Halagel Copyrights

WHAT IS HALAL GELATINE? HALAL GELATINE MUST : DERIVED FROM BOVINE SOURCES AND SLAUGHTERED ACCORDING TO SYARIAH LAW FROM A FACTORY THAT PRODUCES HALAL GELATIN ONLY. Halagel Copyrights

CONCEPT OF “HALAL” GELATIN There are various opinion on the halal standards from different Muslim groups in the world. In some countries, these gelatin factories are recognized as HALAL. Halagel Copyrights

It uses the analogy of bio-chemical change of wine to vinegar. Concept No. 1 The factory produces gelatin sourced from hides or bones of any animal. It uses the analogy of bio-chemical change of wine to vinegar. Halagel Copyrights

Concept No. 2 The factory produces gelatin from any bovine animal sources, not slaughtered according to ‘syariah’. Halagel Copyrights

E.g. : Some factories in New Zealand, Europe and China Concept No. 3 The factory produces gelatin from bovine animals, slaughtered according to ‘syariah’ but the factory also produces non-halal gelatin. E.g. : Some factories in New Zealand, Europe and China Halagel Copyrights

Concept No. 4 The factory produces gelatin from bovine sources, slaughtered according to ‘syariah’ and produces halal gelatin only. Halagel (M) Sdn Bhd is currently sourcing its gelatin from such a factory. Halagel Copyrights

HALAGEL’S CONCEPT OF HALAL GELATIN THESE ARE THE IMPORTANT POINTS TO CONSIDER WHEN DECIDING THE HALAL STATUS OF ANY GELATIN FACTORY The factory should be based in a Muslim country or a Muslim territory. Managed and owned / co-owned by Muslims. 100% from halal sources and produce halal gelatin only. Halagel Copyrights

The global production of gelatin is more than 330,000 metric tons annually. However, less than 2% of the gelatin production is HALAL. Halagel Copyrights Ref. : HALAGEL M SDN BHD

GENERAL FACTS ABOUT GELATIN It takes 60 -80 days to produce one batch gelatin It is not possible to produce halal and non-halal gelatin in completely separate lines, in the same factory Chances of contamination between halal and non-halal gelatin is very high. Halagel Copyrights

IS IT HALAL? FISH GELATIN FACT : THERE IS NO DEDICATED FISH GELATIN FACTORY IN THE WORLD. MOSTLY PORCINE GELATIN FACTORIES IN EUROPE COUNTRIES STOP PRODUCTION OF PORCINE GELATIN FOR A MONTH OR SO IN A YEAR TO PRODUCE FISH GELATIN. Halagel Copyrights

VEGETABLE ALTERNATIVES TO GELATIN IS IT HALAL? FACT : VEGETABLE ALTERNATIVES TO THE GELATIN ARE USED ESPECIALLY TO MAKE SOFTGELS AND HARD CAPSULES. MOST OF THESE FACTORIES USE THE SAME PRODUCTION LINES TO PRODUCE NON-HALAL GELATIN PRODUCTS. Halagel Copyrights

THE IMPACT ON HALAL INDUSTRY HALAL GELATIN…….. THE IMPACT ON HALAL INDUSTRY Halagel Copyrights

It creates opportunity in various industries : Gummies industry Candy & chocolate industry Ice-cream industry Chewing gum industry Yoghurt industry Health food industry Empty hard gelatin capsule industry Softgel industry Tablet & pastille industry And many more….. Halagel Copyrights

EXAMPLE : GlaxoSmithKline Malaysia previously imported Ribena Pastilles from the UK into Malaysia. Now, with the availability of Halal Gelatin, it is being manufactured by a local factory in Malaysia and, exported worldwide. Halagel Copyrights

Softgel & Empty hard gelatin capsules Indirect impact like : The opportunity taken by Halagel to create halal awareness that leads to Direct impact such as: Softgel & Empty hard gelatin capsules Indirect impact like : Halal branding Toothpaste range of products Rock salt products Other consumer products Halagel Copyrights

OUR MISSION OUR VISION TO SERVE THE WORLD WITH HALAL PRODUCTS THE PREFERRED HALAL HOUSEHOLD BRAND

HALAGEL PLANT (M) SDN BHD Started operation in September 2007 Consist of : TWO MANUFACTURING LINE FOR THE PRODUCTION OF EMPTY HARD GELATIN CAPSULES ONE MANUFACTURING LINE FOR THE PRODUCTION OF SOFTGEL

EMPTY HARD GELATIN CAPSULE PRODUCTION CAPABILITY : Able to produce transparent & colour capsules Size “0” and size “1”. Machine Capacity : 40,000-50,000 capsules / hour Production per annum : 700 mil. Pcs.

SOFTGEL PRODUCTION CAPABILITY : Type Liquid, paste & suspension Sizes : Oblong, Oval, Round & Suppositories Machine Capacity : 40,000-50,000 capsules / hour

TOOTHPASTE MANUFACTURING We are basically manufacturing two types of Toothpaste formulations/grades .Opaque toothpaste formulations and Gel toothpaste formulations. In near future, we will also be capable of producing specialized formulations/types , such as Tartar Control, whitening, Bi-color, Sensitive & Natural toothpaste .

OUR PRODUCTS INDUSTRIAL PRODUCTS Food & Pharmaceutical Grade Gelatin Empty Hard Gelatin Capsules Vegecaps

SOFTGEL NUTRACEUTICALS Virgin Coconut Oil Habbatus Sauda Oil Omega 3 Fish Oil Evening Primrose Oil Flaxseed Oil Grapeseed Oil Natural Vitamin E

CONSUMER PRODUCTS Herbal Toothpaste with Neem & Clove oil Herbal Toothpaste with Rock Salt Miswakgel toothpaste Bubblegum toothpaste for kids Regular Edible Rock Salt Premium Edible Rock Salt Haseena Soap

LABORATORY CAPABILITY Halagel Plant lab is equipped with the latest testing equipments for analysis of : In-coming materials In-process materials Finished products

CONTRACT MANUFACTURING Halagel (M) Sdn Bhd offers contract manufacturing services, a production solution to bring other companies’ products to the market efficiently if they lack the capacity to produce themselves. Our product specialties include the following : 1. Softgel Encapsulation 2. Empty Hard Gelatin Capsules 3. Toothpaste 4. Packaging of powdered products and others

OTHER SERVICES Custom branding design Product formulation Production Packaging Bottling and Labelling Regulatory submission

QUALITY POLICY Towards total customer satisfaction by continually improve our performance on quality, delivery, productivity and effectiveness of Quality Management System to meet the stated technical, quality and needs of our customer

FARDHU KIFAYAH HALAGEL (M) SDN BHD, as a Muslim Company is Duty Bound by Islam to Provide Halal Alternative Products Worldwide Halagel Copyrights

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