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BRUNEI DARUSSALAM GUIDELINES FOR MANUFACTURING AND HANDLING OF HALAL MEDICINAL PRODUCTS, TRADITIONAL MEDICINES AND HEALTH SUPPLEMENTS

GUIDANCE DOCUMENT GD24: 2010 First Edition

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Attention is drawn to the fact that this Brunei Darussalam Standard/Guidelines does not confer any immunity from legal obligations in any contract for compliance to the Standard. The Brunei Darussalam Standards/Guidelines are subjected to periodical review according to the current needs of the local halal medicinal products, traditional medicines and health supplements industries to keep abreast of progress in the industries concerned. Suggestions of amendments will be recorded and in due course brought to the notice of the committees concerned.

Amendments issued since publication

Amendment No. Date of Issue Text Affected

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Page Committee Representation Working Group Representation Preamble 1. Scope 2. Definition 3. Criteria for Use of the Term Halal 4. Compliance Annexes A. Arabic Script B. Slaughtering C. Method of Washing and Ritual Cleansing According to Hukum Syara for Najis D. Halal Label Normative References Acknowledgements 19 20 25 27 28 29 4 5 6 7 7 12 18

GD 24:2010 COMMITTEE REPRESENTATION

The Technical Committee on the Development of National Halal Standards and/or Guidelines for Halal Medicinal Products, Traditional Medicines and Health Supplements that developed this guidelines consists of representatives from the following organisations: Attorney Generals Chambers, Prime Ministers Office Brunei Economic Development Board Construction, Planning and Research Unit, Ministry of Development Department of Pharmaceutical Services, Ministry of Health

Department of Agriculture and Agrifood, Ministry of Industry and Primary Resources Department of Religious Council, Ministry of Religious Affairs Department of Syariah Affairs, Ministry of Religious Affairs Islamic Legal Unit, Ministry of Religious Affairs Representatives from Private Sectors Universiti Brunei Darussalam Halal Food Control Division, Department of Syariah Affairs, Ministry of Religious Affairs National Standards Centre, Ministry of Industry and Primary Resources State Muftis Office, Prime Ministers Office Universiti Islam Sultan Sharif Ali

GD 24:2010 WORKING GROUP REPRESENTATION

The Working Group on Guidelines for Halal Medicinal Products, Traditional Medicines and Health Supplements drafted the Brunei Darussalam Guidelines for Manufacturing and Handling of Halal Medicinal Products, Traditional Medicines and Health Supplements, consists of representatives from the following organisations: Brunei Economic Development Board

Department of Agriculture and Agrifood, Ministry of Industry and Primary Resources Department of Pharmaceutical Services, Ministry of Health Department of Religious Council, Ministry of Religious Affairs Islamic Legal Unit, Ministry of Religious Affairs State Muftis Office, Prime Ministers Office

Halal Food Control Division, Department of Syariah Affairs, Ministry of Religious Affairs

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The Brunei Darussalam Guidelines for Manufacturing and Handling of Halal Medicinal Products, Traditional Medicines and Health Supplements was prepared by The Technical Committee on the Development of National Standards and/or Guidelines for Halal Medicinal Products, Traditional Medicines and Health Supplements, under the authority of the Religious Council, Brunei Darussalam. The guidelines are published to address the requirements for the manufacturing and handling of halal medicinal products, traditional medicines and health supplements to fulfil the religious duty of collective obligation (Fardhu Kifayah) by making available halal medicinal products, traditional medicines and health supplements and also with the purpose of enhancing trade and business in Brunei Darussalam. The major areas encompassed by the guidelines include sourcing of starting material(s), manufacturing, packaging, transportation and storage of halal medicinal products, traditional medicines and health supplements. The guidelines are designed not to compromise the Good Manufacturing Practice requirements for medicinal products, traditional medicines and health supplements adopted by the Brunei Darussalam Medicines Control Authority or relevant drug regulatory authority in respective countries.

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1. Scope

The scope of the Brunei Darussalam Guidelines for Manufacturing and Handling of Halal Medicinal Products, Traditional Medicines and Health Supplements are as follows: 1.1 To recommend measures to be taken on the sourcing of starting material(s), manufacturing, packaging, transportation and storage of halal medicinal products, traditional medicines and health supplements. To use the term halal in accordance with Hukum Syara on the certification and labelling of halal medicinal products, traditional medicines and health supplements.

1.2

It is intended to supplement the Guide to Good Manufacturing Practice for Medicinal Products that is internationally recognized including from the World Health Organization (WHO), Pharmaceutical Inspection Convention (PIC) and the Pharmaceutical Inspection Co-operation Scheme (PIC/S), and do not supersede any prohibition contained therein. 2. Definition

For the purpose of these guidelines, the following definitions apply: 2.1 Arabic Script

To avoid any doubts as to the identity or definition of any of the words and expressions used in these Guidelines and listed in the first column of Annex A, reference can be made to the original form in Arabic script with respect to the words and expressions in the second column of the Annex. 2.2 Brunei Darussalam Medicines Control Authority

An authority established under Section 5 of the Medicines Order, 2007 where its functions are as mentioned under Section 6 of the Medicines Order, 2007. 2.3 Competent Authority

Competent authority shall be the agency which is entrusted by the Government of Brunei Darussalam to carry out specified work according to prescribed requirements. 2.4 Enzyme

A protein that catalyzes chemical reactions of other substances without itself being destroyed or altered upon completion of the reaction. 2.5 Finished Product

A medicinal, traditional medicine or health supplement product that has undergone all stages of manufacture, including packaging in its final container and labelling.

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2.6 Food

Food includes chewing substances, medicine and any substance prepared, sold, distributed or represented for use, for human consumption and any ingredient thereof. 2.7 Halal

Things or actions permitted by Hukum Syara without punishment imposed on the doer. 2.8 Halal Medicinal Products, Traditional Medicines and Health Supplements

Halal medicinal products, traditional medicines and health supplements intended for human application, consumption and use that are permitted by Hukum Syara and fulfil the following conditions: (a) contains ingredients that do not contain any parts or products of animals that are non-halal to Muslims according to Hukum Syara or products of animals which are not slaughtered according to Hukum Syara; does not contain any ingredients that are najis according to Hukum Syara; is safe; is not prepared, processed or manufactured using equipment that is contaminated with things that are najis according to Hukum Syara; does not contain any human parts or its derivatives; is physically separated from any other medicinal, traditional medicine and health supplement product that does not meet the requirements stated in items (a), (b), (c), (d) or (e) or any other things that have been decreed as najis by Hukum Syara during its preparation, processing, packaging, storage or transportation. Handling

(b) (c) (d) (e) (f)

2.9

The functions associated with collection and distribution including storage and transportation of starting materials and finished products. 2.10 Health Supplement

Any product that is used to supplement a diet and to maintain, enhance and improve the healthy function of human body and contains one or more, or a combination of the following: 8

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(a) (b) Vitamins, minerals, amino acids, fatty acids, enzymes, probiotics and other bioactive substances; Substances derived from natural sources, including animal, mineral and botanical materials in the forms of extracts, isolates, concentrate,metabolite; Synthetic sources of ingredients mentioned in (a) and (b) may only be used where the safety of these has been proven.

(c)

It is presented in dosage forms (to be administered) in small unit doses such as capsules, tablets, powder, liquids and it shall not include any sterile preparations (i.e. injectable, eyedrops). 2.11 Hukum Syara

Hukum Syara means the Laws of Islam in the Mazhab Syafie or in any other mazhabs which are approved by His Majesty the Sultan and Yang Di-Pertuan to be in force in Brunei Darussalam. 2.12 Majlis

The Majlis Ugama Islam constituted under Section 5 of the Religious Council and Kadis Court Act (Chapter 77). 2.13 Manufacture

In relation to any halal medicinal product, traditional medicines and health supplements, includes: (a) (b) (c) 2.14 Purchasing of materials and the making or assembling of the product; The packing of the product in any container in a form suitable for administration or application, and the labelling of the container; The carrying out of any process in the course of the above-mentioned activities such as quality control, release and storage of the product. Medicinal Product

Medicinal product means any substance (not being an instrument, apparatus or appliance) which is manufactured, sold, supplied, imported or exported for use wholly or mainly in treating or preventing diseases in human beings, or with a view to making a medical diagnosis in human beings or restoring, correcting or modifying physiological functions in human beings through either or both of the following ways: 9

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(a) (b) 2.15 administration to one or more human beings; use as an ingredient in the preparation of a substance for administration to one or more human beings. Najis Najis is anything that is implied as impure by Hukum Syara. 2.15.1 Najis according to Hukum Syara are: (a) (b) pig (khinzir) and dog or their descendents and derivatives; carcasses of : (i) non-halal animals according to Hukum Syara; (ii) halal animals that are not slaughtered according to Hukum Syara. any components extracted from: (i) live animals with exception of their eggs (laid) and honey; and (ii) halal live animals with exception of their milk and fur. blood; discharges from orifices of human beings or animals either in the solid or liquid form that consist of : (i) excrement; (ii) urine; (iii) pre-seminal fluid discharged when sexually stimulated (AlMadzi); (iv) viscous cloudy liquid usually discharged after passing urine or when lifting a heavy object (Al-Wadi); (v) vomit; (vi) pus. liquor (khamr) or any intoxicating drinks and beverages.

(c)

(d) (e)

(f)

2.15.2 There are three types of najis: (a) Najis Mukhaffafah which is considered as light najis. The only najis in this category is urine from a baby boy at the age of 2 years according to Islamic calendar (qamariah) and below who has not consumed any other food except mothers milk; Najis Mutawassitah which is considered as medium najis which does not fall under severe or light najis as stated in paragraphs 2.15.1 (b) to (f); Najis Mughallazhah which is considered as severe najis which are pigs (khinzir) and dogs or their descendants and derivatives.

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2.16 Packaging

All operations, including filling and labelling, that a bulk product has to undergo in order to become a finished product. 2.17 Packaging Material

Any material employed in the packaging of a halal medicinal product, traditional medicine and health supplement, excluding any outer packaging used for transportation or shipment. Packaging materials are referred to as primary or secondary according to whether or not they are intended to be in direct contact with the product. 2.18 Procedures

Description of the operations to be carried out, the precautions to be taken and measures to be applied directly or indirectly related to the manufacture of a halal medicinal product, traditional medicine and health supplement. 2.19 Production

All operations involved in the preparation of a halal medicinal product, traditional medicine and health supplement, from receipt of materials, through processing and packaging, to its completion as a finished product. 2.20 Slaughtering

According to Hukum Syara the act of slaughtering shall sever the trachea (halqum), oesophagus (mari) and both the carotid arteries and jugular veins (wadajain) to hasten the bleeding and death of the animals. 2.21 Starting Material

Any substance of a defined quality used in the production of a halal medicinal product, traditional medicine and health supplement, but excluding packaging materials. 2.22 Storage

A term used to describe the safe keeping of medicinal or non-medicinal product such as starting materials and finished products received in the factory and kept in warehouse and allocated approved storage areas. 2.23 Traditional Medicine

Any product used in the practice of indigenous medicine, in which the medicine consist solely of one or more naturally occurring substances of a plant, animal or mineral, of parts thereof, in the unextracted or crude extract form, and a homeopathic medicine. 11

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3. Criteria for Use of The Term Halal

The criteria for the use of the term halal for medicinal products, traditional medicines and health supplements are as follows: 3.1 Sources of Starting Material

All sources of starting materials including their products and derivatives intended for use in the finished product are halal according to Hukum Syara, except those expressly stated herein below. 3.1.1 Animal Origin

Animal origin can be divided into two categories: (a) (b) Land animals. Aquatic animals.

3.1.1.1 Land Animals All land animals are halal as sources of starting material intended for halal medicinal products, traditional medicines and health supplements except the following: (a) (b) (c) (d) (e) (f) Pigs (khinzir) and dogs and their descendents; Animals with long pointed teeth or tusks to which they use to kill their prey, such as tigers, bears, elephants, cats, monkeys, etc; Birds with talons or predator birds; Animals that are enjoined by Islam to be killed namely rats, scorpions, snakes, crows, kites (bird) and rabid dogs; Animals that are forbidden to be killed in Islam namely ants, bees, hoopoes (Hud-hud), shrikes (Shurad), swifts (Khuththaf), frogs and bats; Creatures that are generally considered repulsive such as lice, flies, worms, maggots, centipedes, mosquitoes, wasps, beetles, lizards, cockroaches, spiders, etc; Animals that can live both on land and in water such as crocodiles, turtles and frogs, etc. Animals that are not slaughtered according to Hukum Syara.

(g) (h)

However, any product derived from live land animals listed from (c) to (h) that are halal according to Hukum Syara can be used as starting materials. These include their eggs (laid) and honey. 12

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3.1.1.2 Aquatic Animals Aquatic animals are animals that live in water and cannot survive outside it, such as fish. All aquatic animals are halal as sources of starting material intended for halal medicinal products, traditional medicines and health supplements except those that are poisonous, intoxicating or hazardous to health. However, if the poisonous, intoxicating or hazardous substances are removed from those aquatic animals and they become non-poisonous, non-intoxicating and safe for consumption, these sources are halal and can be used as starting materials for halal medicinal products, traditional medicines and health supplements. 3.1.2 Plant Origin

All types of plants including land and aquatic plants, their by-products and/or derivatives are halal except those that are poisonous, intoxicating or hazardous to health. However, poisonous and intoxicating plants when used in amounts within their permitted scientific limits deemed for medicinal and/or therapeutic use are halal. 3.1.3 Fungi and Micro-organisms

All types of fungi and micro-organisms such as bacteria and algae, and their by-products and/ or derivatives are halal except those that are: (a) (b) (c) (d) (e) 3.2 3.2.1 poisonous; intoxicating; hazardous to health; obtained or originated from live land animals; cultured in a medium containing non-halal ingredients.

Types of Starting Materials1 Alcohol

Ethanol or ethyl alcohol, also known in laymans terms as alcohol, is non-halal when given or consumed internally, according to Hukum Syara. Ethanol can be produced by two ways: (a) Yeast Fermentation of Carbohydrates This is how liquor (khamar) or intoxicating drinks and beverages are produced. 13

The types of starting materials mentioned below are non-exhaustive.

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b) Chemical Synthesis This involves the mixing of esters or hydration of ethylene.

Ethanol produced or extracted from liquor (khamar) or any other drinks that are characterised as intoxicating are termed as najis. Synthetically produced ethanol is non-najis. Halal medicinal products, traditional medicines and health supplements containing synthetic alcohol for external use are halal. It can also be used for cleaning of equipment as long as it does not contaminate any preparation for internal use. 3.2.2 Biotechnology Products

All biotechnology products that involve the use of DNA from animals and plants are halal except those that are produced from animals and plants which are non-halal according to Hukum Syara. 3.2.3 Blood Products

All types of blood and its derivatives are non-halal except for liver and spleen obtained from animals that are halal according to Hukum Syara. 3.2.4 Enzymes

All types of enzymes intended for use in halal medicinal products, traditional medicines and health supplements are halal except those obtained or originated from aquatic animals, plants and microbes that are non-halal according to Hukum Syara. Enzymes obtained or originated from live land animals and those that are not slaughtered according to Hukum Syara are non-halal. 3.2.5 Fats

All types of fats are halal except those that are obtained or originated from animals and plants which are non-halal according to Hukum Syara. 3.2.6 Gelatine

Gelatine is halal except when obtained or originated from animals and plants which are nonhalal according to Hukum Syara. 3.2.7 Heparin

Heparin is halal except when obtained or originated from najis. 3.2.8 Hormones and Growth Factors

Hormones and other regulating proteins in the body are halal except when they are obtained or originated from najis. 14

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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 3.3.1 Purchasing of Starting Materials 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. Slaughtering

3.4

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. 15

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3.5.1 All finished halal medicinal products, traditional medicines and health supplements are halal if it meets the following requirements: (a) the finished products or its ingredients do not contain any components or products of animals that are non-halal by Hukum Syara or products of animals that are not slaughtered according to Hukum Syara; the finished products do not contain anything in any quantity that is decreed as najis by Hukum Syara; the finished products or its ingredients are safe and not harmful; the finished products are prepared, processed or manufactured using equipment and facilities that are free from contamination with najis as decreed by Hukum Syara; the finished products or its ingredients do not contain any human parts or its derivatives; and during manufacturing and handling of the finished products that includes its storage, transportation and distribution, they shall be physically separated from any other finished products or ingredients that do not meet the requirements specified in items (a), (b), (c), (d) and/or (e) or any other things that are decreed as najis by Hukum Syara.

(b) (c) (d)

3.5.2

(e) (f)

All halal medicinal products, traditional medicines and health supplements that are stored, displayed or sold shall be categorised and labelled halal and segregated at every stage so as to prevent them from being mixed or contaminated with things that are non-halal. Halal medicinal products, traditional medicines and health supplements shall be suitably packed using packaging materials that fulfill the following requirements: (a) (b) the packaging materials shall not be made from raw materials that are decreed as najis by Hukum Syara; the packaging material is not prepared, processed or manufactured using equipment that is contaminated with things that are najis as decreed by Hukum Syara; during the manufacturing and handling of the packaging material, it shall be physically separated from any other packaging material that does not meet the requirements stated in items 3.5.3 (a) or (b), or any other things that have been decreed as najis by Hukum Syara; and the packaging material does not contain any raw materials that are considered hazardous to human health.

3.5.3

(c)

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3.5.4 3.5.5 Packing process shall be carried out in clean and hygienic manner and in sound sanitary conditions. Devices, utensils, machines and processing aids

3.5.5.1 Devices, utensils, machines and processing aids used for processing halal medicinal products, traditional medicines and health supplements shall not be made from or contain any materials that are decreed as najis by Hukum Syara and shall be used only for halal medicinal products, traditional medicines and health supplements. 3.5.5.2 In the case of converting and cleansing, (a) (b) najis line or processing line containing najis into halal production line; and devices, utensils and machines, which were previously used or in contact with najis into halal devices, utensils and machines,

These lines, devices, utensils and machines shall be washed and ritually cleansed as required by Hukum Syara as in Annex C. However the procedure governing the cleansing of najis al-mughallazhah shall be supervised and verified by the Competent Islamic Authority. Upon conversion, the lines, devices, utensils and machines shall be used and operated for halal medicinal products, traditional medicines and health supplements only. Repetition in converting the line to najis al-mughallazhah line and back to halal line shall not be permitted. 3.6 Hygiene and Sanitation 3.6.1 Hygiene, and sanitation are prerequisites in the preparation of halal starting materials, medicinal products, traditional medicines and health supplements. It includes the various aspects of personal hygiene, clothing, equipment and the working premises for slaughtering of animals, preparation of halal starting materials sourced from animals, processing or manufacture of halal medicinal products, traditional medicines and health supplements. Producers of halal starting materials sourced from animals shall implement measures to: (a) control contamination from air, soil, water, feedstuffs, fertilizers (including natural fertilizers), pesticides, veterinary drugs or any other agent used in primary production; control plant and animal health so that it does not pose a threat to human health through consumption, or adversely affect the suitability of the product; protect food sources from pests, faecal and other contaminations; 17

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d) (e) 3.6.3 manage waste effectively; and store harmful substances appropriately.

Halal starting material sourced from animals shall be prepared, processed, packaged, transported and stored in such a manner that they are in compliance to hygiene and sanitary requirements of Codex General Principles on Food Hygiene or internationally recognised Good Manufacturing Practice. All halal medicinal products, traditional medicines and health supplements shall be prepared, processed, packaged, transported and stored in such a manner that they are in compliance with hygiene and sanitary requirements of internationally recognised Good Manufacturing Practice. Labelling Each package shall be marked legibly and indelibly or a label shall be attached to the package, with the information as may be required by the Brunei Darussalam Medicines Control Authority or relevant drug regulatory authority in respective countries. Labelling material used in contact with the product directly or indirectly shall be non-hazardous and not made from raw materials that are decreed as najis by Hukum Syara. When a halal medicinal product, traditional medicine or health supplement is certified halal by the Majlis, the Halal Label as in Annex D shall appear on the packaging. Claims on halal should not be used in ways which could give rise to doubts about the quality, safety and efficacy of similar medicinal products, traditional medicines and health supplements, or claims that halal medicinal products are more superior in quality, safety and efficacy to similar or alternative medicinal products, hence, leading to more effective treatment of the medical condition. Likewise for traditional medicines and health supplements, claims for halal traditional medicines and health supplements should not indicate provision of a more superior outcome when consumed. Legal Requirements

3.6.4

3.7 3.7.1

3.7.2

3.7.3 3.7.4

3.8

The finished product shall in other aspects comply with legislation including other relevant requirements currently in force in Brunei Darussalam. 4. Compliance

For product to comply with these guidelines, it shall comply with clause 3 of these guidelines. This shall be verified through site inspection by such person2 as maybe determined by the Majlis.
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Person as defined in section 3 (1) of the interpretation and General Clauses Act (chapter 4), Laws of Brunei Darussalam

GD 24:2010 Annex A Arabic Script

Al-Madzi Al-Wadi Fardhu Kifayah Hadath Akbar Haji Hadath Asghar Halal .................................................... .................................................... .................................................... .................................................... .................................................... .................................................... .................................................... .................................................... .................................................... .................................................... .................................................... .................................................... .................................................... .................................................... .................................................... .................................................... .................................................... .................................................... .................................................... .................................................... .................................................... .................................................... .................................................... .................................................... .................................................... .................................................... .................................................... .................................................... .................................................... .................................................... .................................................... .................................................... .................................................... 19

Halqum

Hayat Mustaqirrah Hud-Hud Ihram Hukum Syara Khamar Khinzir Mari Khuththaf Mazhab

Mazhab Syafie Mughallazhah Mukhaffafah Mustamal Mutanajjis Mutlaq Najis Niyyah

Mutawassitah

Qamariah Qullah

Qaul Muktamad Shurad Umrah

Tayammum Wadajain

GD 24:2010 ANNEX B Slaughtering

The slaughtering procedures of halal animals shall be carried out according to the requirements related to the slaughter of animals in Islam are as follows: B1. Place of Slaughter (a) (b) The place of slaughter shall be used for the purpose of the slaughter of halal animals only. The place of slaughter of halal animals shall be fully separated from the place of slaughter of non-halal animals to the effect that the halal slaughtered animals shall not be contaminated or come into direct contact with najis.

B2.

Animals to be Slaughtered (a) (b) (c) The animal to be slaughtered has to be an animal that is halal. The animal to be slaughtered shall be alive or deemed to be alive (hayat mustaqirrah) at the time of slaughter. Animals to be slaughtered shall be healthy and have been approved by the competent authority.

B3.

Slaughterer (a) The slaughterer shall be a Muslim who is mentally sound and fully understands the fundamental rules and conditions related to the slaughter of animals in Islam. The slaughterer shall not be in ihram (ihram is a compulsory act performed during hajj and umrah).

(b) B4.

Slaughtering lines, tools and utensils (a) (b) (c) Slaughtering lines, tools and utensils shall be used for the purpose of halal slaughter only. Slaughtering knife shall be sharp. Bones, nails and teeth shall not be used as slaughtering tools.

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B5. Procedures (a) (b) (c) (d) Mechanical slaughter of halal animals is prohibited. The act of slaughtering shall be done with intention (niyyah) and the slaughterer is well aware of his action. The purpose of slaughtering is only for Allah and not for other purposes. The phrase (In the name of Allah Most Gracious, Most Merciful) must be invoked immediately before the slaughtering of each animal. Slaughtering must be done only once to each animal. The sawing action of the slaughtering is permitted as long as the slaughtering knife must not be lifted off the animal during the slaughter. The act of halal slaughter shall begin with an incision on the neck at some point just below the glottis (Adams apple) and after the glottis for long necked animals. The slaughter act shall sever the trachea (halqum), oesophagus (mari) and both the carotid arteries and jugular veins (wadajain) to hasten the bleeding and death of the animal (see Figure 1 to Figure 6). The bleeding shall be spontaneous and complete.

(e)

(f)

(g)

Skin Trachea Oesophagus Neck muscle Jugular veins Carotid arteries

Figure 1.

Anatomy of chicken (neck)

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Trachea Jugular veins Carotid arteries Oesophagus Neck muscle

Skin

Figure 2.

Important parts for slaughtering chicken

Carotid arteries Neck muscle Jugular veins Trachea Skin Oesophagus

Figure 3.

Method of slaughtering chicken

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Oesophagus Carotid arteries Jugular veins Trachea

Neck muscle

Skin

Figure 4.

Anatomy of cattle (neck)

Skin Trachea Oesophagus Carotid arteries Jugular veins Neck muscle

Figure 5.

Important parts for slaughtering cattle

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Carotid arteries Trachea Oesophagus

Jugular veins

Figure 6. B5.1 Scalding

Method of slaughtering cattle

For poultry, scalding shall only be carried out on animals that are actually dead as a result of halal slaughter. B5.2 Stunning

If stunning is used during the slaughtering process, these procedures must be followed: (a) (b) (c) Stunning will result with the animal being temporarily unconscious; The stunner is of a type which cannot penetrate or break the animals head; and It must not cause permanent brain damage or give rise to death or physical disability to the animal.

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GD 24:2010 ANNEX C Method of Washing and Ritual Cleansing According to Hukum Syara for Najis
C1. C1.1 Washing and Ritual Cleansing Method Najis Mukhaffafah

The article which has been in contact with Najis Mukhaffafah is cleansed by sprinkling water onto the article. C1.2 Najis Mutawassitah

The article which has been in contact with Najis Mutawassitah is cleansed by running or pouring water over the article. Dipping of the article which has been in contact with Najis Mutawassitah is permitted if the container contains at least two qullah of water. C1.3 Najis Mughallazhah

The article which has been in contact with Najis Mughallazhah is cleansed by washing it seven times with water, of which once shall be water mixed with soil. Note: The amount of soil used is just enough to make a suspension. C2. C2.1 Pre-cleansing requirements for all types of najis Physical part of najis and its characteristics to be removed

With respect to all types of najis, its physical part and its characteristics shall be removed completely prior to ritual cleansing. Note: In the case where all the three characteristics of the najis cannot completely disappear, it is sufficient that two characteristics have completely disappeared, one of which shall be the characteristic of taste. C2.2 Conditions of the soil

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Note : Tayammum means ablution performed with soil instead of water. C2.3 Condition of the water The condition of the water is that it shall be Mutlaq (natural). Note : (a) In the case of Mustamal water, it can be used if the quantity of water is at least two qullah.

Note : Mustamal water means water which has been used such as for the cleansing of ritual impurities due to minor ritual impurities (hadath asghar) or major ritual impurities (hadath akbar). (b) In the case of Mutanajjis water, it can be used if the quantity of water is at least two qullah and none of the characteristic of the water has changed due to the presence of najis.

Note : Mutanajjis water is water contaminated with najis. (c) In the case of water which has foreign matter, as long as the characteristic of the water has not changed substantially, the water can still be used for ritual cleansing.

C2.4

Characteristics of water or najis

The characteristics of water or najis shall comprise of its taste, colour and odour. C2.5 Two qullah of water

Two qullah of water is approximately 216 litres or a volume of container measuring (60 x 60 x 60) cm3.

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NORMATIVE REFERENCES The following normative references are indispensable for the application of the Brunei Darussalam Guidelines for Manufacturing and Handling of Halal Medicinal Products, Traditional Medicines and Health Supplements. For dated references, the latest edition of the normative references (including any amendments) applies: i) ii) iii) iv) v) vi) Ad-Dimyathi, Hasyiyah Ianah ath-Thalibin (Volume 1, Page 140-159), Dar al-Kutub alIlmiyyah Beirut, 1422H/2002. An-Nawawi, al-Majmu (Volume 9, Page 3-23), Dar al Fikr. ASEAN General Guidelines on The Preparation and The Handling of Halal Food, Food Handling Publication Series No.1. Brunei Darussalam Standard for Halal Food, PBD 24: 2007. The Religious Council, Negara Brunei Darussalam. Codex General Guidelines for the Use of the Term Halal, CAC/GL 24-1997. Garis Paduan Umum Mengenai Kawalan Obat, Kosmetika dan Barang Gunaan Halal Negara Brunei Darussalam, Republik Indonesia, Malaysia dan Singapura, 2007, Keluaran MABIMS. Guide to Good Manufacturing Practice for Medicinal Products, PE 009-2, I July 2004, Pharmaceutical Inspection Convention and Pharmaceutical Inspection CoOperation Scheme, Geneva.

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viii) Halal Certificate and Halal Label Order, 2005 (S 39/05). Brunei Darussalam. ix) x) xi) xii) Halal Meat Act (Chapter 183). Brunei Darussalam. Halal Meat Rules (R1 of Chapter 183). Brunei Darussalam. Handbook on Pharmaceutical Excipients by The Pharmaceutical Society of Great Britain, 1986. Ibnu Hajr al-Haitami, al-Fatawa al-Kubra al-Fiqhiyyah (Volume 4, Page 231-233), Dar al Fikr.

xiii) Issues on Halal Products, published by State Muftis Office, 2007 ISBN 99917-33-70-1. xiv) Medicines Order, 2007 (S 79/07). Brunei Darussalam. xv) Pharmaceutics: The Science of Dosage Form Design edited by ME Aulton, 1988.

xvi) State Mufti Fatwa (Serial 07/2005), State Muftis Office, Brunei Darussalam. xvii) WHO Quality Assurance of Pharmaceuticals: A Compendium of Guidelines and Related Materials, updated edition on Good Manufacturing Practice & Inspection, Volume 2, 2004 xviii) Working Paper on Pharmaceutical Dosage Forms containing Gelatin & Alcohol, 2004, submitted by the Department of Pharmaceutical Services at Ministry of Health to Mufti Office at Prime Ministers Office. 28

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ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS 1. Technical Committee on the Development of National Halal Standards and/or Guideline for Halal Medicinal Products, Traditional Medicines and Health Supplements members are: Permanent Secretary Ministry of Religious Affairs. Permanent Secretary Ministry of Industry and Primary Resources. Permanent Secretary Ministry of Health Director of Islamic Legal Unit Islamic Legal Unit, Ministry of Religious Affairs. Director of the Pharmaceutical Services Department of Pharmaceutical Services, Ministry of Health. Secretary of the Religious Council Department of Religious Council, Ministry of Religious Affairs. Department of Agriculture and Agrifood, Ministry of Industry and Primary Resources. Department of Pharmaceutical Services, Ministry of Health. Attorney Generals Chambers, Prime Ministers Office. Attorney Generals Chambers, Prime Ministers Office. Construction, Planning and Research Unit, Ministry of Development Department of Agriculture and Agrifood, Ministry of Industry and Primary Resources. Department of Pharmaceutical Services, Ministry of Health. 29

Awang Haji Mahdi bin Pehin Orang Kaya Di-Gadong Seri Diraja Dato Laila Utama Haji Awang Abdul Rahman (Joint Advisor) Dato Paduka Haji Mohd Hamid bin Haji Mohd Jaafar (Joint Advisor) Dato Paduka Haji Abd Salam bin Abdul Momin (Joint Advisor) Dato Seri Setia Haji Tasim bin Haji Akim (Joint Chairman) Dayang Hajah Aminah binti Haji Mohd Jaafar (Joint Chairman) Awang Haji Harun bin Haji Junid (Joint Chairman) Pengiran Hajah Rosidah binti Pengiran Haji Metussin (Joint Secretary) Dayang Zubaidah binti Haji Mahmud (Joint Secretary) Dayang Hajah Nadia Davinia binti PD Haji Abas Dayang Asmah binti Haji Majid Awang Haji Abd Gapar bin Haji Abdullah Dayang Hajah Normah Suria Hayati binti PJDSMDSU (Dr) Awg Haji Jamil Al-Sufri Dayang Hajah Rosni binti Haji Jair

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Awang Mohammad Shaffie bin Haji Meluddin Awang Haji Abdul Wahab bin Haji Sapar Dayang Rasidah binti Haji Apong Awang Haji Aziz bin Haji Akob Awang Haji Kasim bin Haji Muhammad Dato Seri Setia Awang Haji Abd Rahman bin Pehin Khatib Abdullah Awang Haji Ali Hassan bin Haji Ahmad Awang Mohd Noorsuffian bin Haji Yahya Dayang Hajah Rabiatul Adawiyah binti Haji Ahmad Awang Haji Hardifadillah bin Haji Salleh Awangku Khairul Nazri bin Pengiran Haji Shahbudin Awang Haji Majid bin Ali Awang Haji Dennie bin Haji Abdullah Awang Haji Mas Reduan bin Haji Jumat Profesor Madya Dr Haji Ismail bin Mat Awang Haji Ideris bin Haji Ali Dayang Jodie Lim Sheau Yean Department of Pharmaceutical Services, Ministry of Health. Department of Religious Council, Ministry of Religious Affairs. Department of Religious Council, Ministry of Religious Affairs. Halal Food Control Division, Department of Syariah Affairs, Ministry of Religious Affairs. Halal Food Control Division, Department of Syariah Affairs, Ministry of Religious Affairs. Halal Food Control Division, Department of Syariah Affairs, Ministry of Religious Affairs. Halal Food Control Division, Department of Syariah Affairs, Ministry of Religious Affairs. Halal Food Control Division, Department of Syariah Affairs, Ministry of Religious Affairs. Halal Food Control Division, Department of Syariah Affairs, Ministry of Religious Affairs. Islamic Legal Unit, Ministry of Religious Affairs. Islamic Legal Unit, Ministry of Religious Affairs. National Standards Centre, Ministry of Industry and Primary Resources. State Muftis Office, Prime Ministers Office. State Muftis Office, Prime Ministers Office. Universiti Islam Sultan Sharif Ali Brunei Economic Development Board Brunei Economic Development Board

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Dayang Jessica Lai Teck Choo Awang Brian Burhan bin Abdullah Mrs Betty Shim Mr Alan Lim Mr Shanan Nair Awang Rosli bin Haji Zulkifli Secretariat : Awang Abd Latif bin Haji Sani Department of Agriculture and Agrifood, Ministry of Industry and Primary Resources. Department of Agriculture and Agrifood, Ministry of Industry and Primary Resources. Department of Agriculture and Agrifood, Ministry of Industry and Primary Resources. National Standards Centre, Ministry of Industry and Primary Resources. Department of Pharmaceutical Services, Ministry of Health. Department of Agriculture and Agrifood, Ministry of Industry and Primary Resources. Department of Agriculture and Agrifood, Ministry of Industry and Primary Resources. Department of Agriculture and Agrifood, Ministry of Industry and Primary Resources Department of Agriculture and Agrifood, Ministry of Industry and Primary Resources. Brunei Economic Development Board Medicare Hong Kiat Trading & Company Medipharm Sdn Bhd Zuellig Pharma Sdn Bhd Astropharma Enterprise

Dayang Hajah Roainah binti Haji Abd Rahman

Dayang Hajah Dahliana binti Haji Aliakbar

Awang Haji Noriskandariah bin Haji Damit Dayang Jamilah binti Haji Metussin Dayang Nurul Ikram binti Haji Mohamed Ismail

Dayang Siti Sudadi binti Haji Omar

Dayang Ainie Yusrina binti Haji Nayan

Dayangku Norfatimawaty binti Pengiran Haji Ibrahim

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Working Group on Guideline for Halal Medicinal Products, Traditional Medicines and Health Supplements members are:

Pengiran Hajah Rosidah binti Pengiran Haji Metussin Department of Agriculture and Agrifood, (Co - Chairperson) Ministry of Industry and Primary Resources. Dayang Zubaidah binti Haji Mahmud (Co - Chairperson) Awang Haji Ideris bin Haji Ali Dayang Jodie Lim Dayang Jessica Lai Teck Choo Awang Abd Latif bin Haji Sani Awang Haji Abdul Wahab bin Haji Sapar Awang Haji Kasim bin Haji Muhammad Awang Haji Ali Hassan bin Haji Ahmad Awang Haji Hardifadhilah bin Haji Mohd Salleh Awang Haji Mazanan bin Haji Yusof Awang Haji Dennie bin Haji Abdullah Awang Haji Mas Reduan bin Haji Jumat Secretariat: Dayang Ainie Yusrina binti Haji Nayan Dayangku Norfatimawaty binti Pengiran Haji Ibrahim Dayang Nurul Ikram binti Haji Mohamed Ismail Dayang Siti Sudadi binti Haji Omar Department of Agriculture and Agrifood, Ministry of Industry and Primary Resources. Department of Agriculture and Agrifood, Ministry of Industry and Primary Resources. Department of Agriculture and Agrifood, Ministry of Industry and Primary Resources. Department of Agriculture and Agrifood, Ministry of Industry and Primary Resources. Department of Pharmaceutical Services, Ministry of Health Brunei Economic Development Board Brunei Economic Development Board Brunei Economic Development Board Department of Agriculture and Agrifood, Ministry of Industry and Primary Resources. Department of Religious Council, Ministry of Religious Affairs. Halal Food Control Division, Department of Syariah Affairs, Ministry of Religious Affairs. Halal Food Control Division, Department of Syariah Affairs, Ministry of Religious Affairs. Islamic Legal Unit, Ministry of Religious Affairs. State Muftis Office, Prime Ministers Office. State Muftis Office, Prime Ministers Office. State Muftis Office, Prime Ministers Office.

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