Capsugel (Lonza)
World leader in hard capsules. Bovine/porcine gelatin and plant-based HPMC options.
Halal Compliance Stack
Every supplier is assessed across seven independent layers. Layers marked "unassessed" are shown honestly — they haven't been proven either way.
Raw-material inputs have been AI-assessed; buyer diligence should verify supplier declarations and halal evidence for each flagged input.
| Input | Why it matters | Source | Status | Flag | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Bovine gelatin capsules | Bovine gelatin requires halal slaughter verification to be considered halal [1, E441]. | — | Non-halal | — | |
Glycerin (excipient) | Glycerin (E422) can be animal-derived (tallow), plant-derived, or synthetic; porcine glycerin is haram and requires source verification [1, E422]. | — | Non-halal | — | |
HPMC (hydroxypropyl methylcellulose) capsules | HPMC is plant-derived and generally halal, serving as a halal alternative to gelatin capsules [1, E460-469]. | — | Compliant | — | |
Magnesium stearate (excipient) | Magnesium stearate is a critical excipient; its source (porcine, bovine, or vegetable) must be verified, as porcine is haram [1, E470b]. | — | Non-halal | — | |
Porcine gelatin capsules | Porcine gelatin is haram and renders products non-halal [1, E441]. | — | Non-halal | — |
Certifications on file
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| Market | Authority | Certifier | Status | Note |
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What this supplier means for buyers
Capsugel (Lonza) is a world leader in hard capsules, offering both gelatin and plant-based HPMC options. For European B2B buyers targeting MY, ID, SA, and AE, the company's halal position is currently 'not assessed'. This presents a significant audit gap, particularly concerning their bovine and porcine gelatin capsules, which carry high halal risk due to slaughter requirements for bovine and outright prohibition for porcine [1]. While HPMC capsules are a low-risk halal alternative, critical excipients like magnesium stearate and glycerin, commonly used in pharmaceutical formulations, also pose high risks if their source is not verified as halal [1]. To effectively serve Muslim-majority markets, Capsugel would need to secure robust halal certification for its compliant products, especially for HPMC capsules, which are in high demand [2].