Two Companies To Start Operations In Penang's Halal Industrial Park Next Year

Posted in: Asia, Pharmaceuticals
PENANG, MALAYSIA - Two local companies who produce halal medical products will become the first companies to start operations at the Penang Halal Industrial Park next year.

Halal drug market seen at $100b

Posted in: Asia, Pharmaceuticals, Media & Events
Speaking at the International Halal Market Conference in Brunei, Selma Djukic, president of White Owl Global Services Ltd, a service and consulting agency targeting the pharmaceutical industry, said halal accreditation goes beyond the simplified definition of just ingredients, and also includes business practices that make the product safe for consumption, manufactured in a clean environment, and in accordance with ethical standards.

Harrington Picks Malaysia As Hub To Boost Sales To Asia-Pacific And Mid-East Marts

Posted in: Europe, Pharmaceuticals
Herbal products company, Harrington Pte London, has picked Malaysia as its regional hub to boost the sales of its Virgin Dtox London products to Asia-Pacific and Middle East markets.

Bio-tech company eyes Halal hub in Brunei

Posted in: Asia, Pharmaceuticals
Against the backdrop of Brunei's Halal brand initiative and the US$200 billion Halal market, the country now seems to be venturing into the bio-industry with the introduction of technology that may revolutionise medical care, with special considerations to Halal regulations.
This is the second pharmaceutical company from Japan to approach Brunei to assess the feasibility of locating a manufacturing plant and distribution hub using the Brunei Halal certification. Are we seeing the beginnings of a Halal pharmaceutical cluster?

Health & Medical Tourism 2008

Posted in: Middle East & Africa, Asia, Pharmaceuticals, Personal care, Travel & Hospitality
This is a platform for Global Competency in Technology Transfer (Biotechnology-Medicine for the Earth: Biodynamic Preparations) and Halal Healthcare - pharmaceutical & healthcare innovations).
The new trend in medical tourism is attempting to be the new niche market. The potential is there, let's see if they can create the awareness and if countries will respond accordingly to attract this new type of tourist.