3.2.9 Liquids
All types of liquids and their by-products are halal except those that are najis, poisonous, intoxicating or hazardous to health.
3.2.10 Nutritional Proteins and Amino acids
Nutritional proteins and amino acids are halal except those obtained or originated from animals and plants which are non-halal according to Hukum Syara’.
3.2.11 Shellac
Shellac used in sugar coating of tablets is halal except when obtained or originated from animals which are non-halal according to Hukum Syara’.
3.2.12 Vitamins and Minerals
All types of natural and synthetic vitamins and minerals are halal except those obtained or originated from animals and plants which are non-halal according to Hukum Syara’.
3.3 Purchasing of Starting Materials
3.3.1 The manufacturer shall ensure that starting materials purchased are halal according to Hukum Syara’.
3.3.2 The manufacturer shall ensure certification or documentation of purchased halal
starting materials are available for verification.
3.3.3 Starting materials should only be purchased from approved suppliers named in the
relevant specification and, where possible, directly from the producer. It is
recommended that the specifications established by the manufacturer for the
starting materials be discussed with the suppliers. It is of benefit that all aspects of the production and control of the starting material in question, including handling, labelling and packaging requirements, as well as complaints and rejection procedures are discussed with the manufacturer and the supplier.
3.4 Slaughtering
The slaughtering procedures of halal animals shall be carried out in accordance with Annex B.
3.5 Manufacturing, Packaging and Handling
All starting materials and finished products should be manufactured and handled in compliance to adopted relevant guidelines. Compliance to Good Manufacturing Practice requirements for manufacturing of medicinal products, traditional medicines and health supplements adopted by the Brunei Darussalam Medicines Control Authority or relevant drug regulatory authority in respective countries is a prerequisite in the production of halal medicinal products, traditional medicines and health supplements.