Lonza
Pharma ingredients & capsules. Excipients/capsules
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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Active Pharmaceutical Ingredients (APIs) | The halal status of APIs depends on their synthesis route, source materials (animal-derived vs. synthetic), and fermentation media. This requires detailed assessment [1]. | — | Unknown | — | |
Gelatin capsules | Gelatin (E441) is a critical excipient, predominantly porcine-derived, which is haram. Bovine gelatin requires halal slaughter verification [1]. | — | Non-halal | — | |
Glycerin | Glycerin (E422) can be animal (tallow), plant, or synthetic. Porcine-derived glycerin is haram, making source verification critical [1, 4]. | — | Non-halal | — | |
HPMC capsules | Hypromellose (HPMC) is plant-derived (cellulose) and generally halal, serving as a halal alternative to gelatin capsules [1]. | — | Compliant | — | |
Magnesium stearate | Magnesium stearate (E470b) is a common excipient with a high halal risk, as it can be porcine-derived. Vegetable-grade (e.g., palm-derived) is required for halal compliance [1, 4]. | — | Non-halal | — | |
Polysorbate 80 | Polysorbate 80 (E433) is derived from fatty acids, which can be animal or plant-based. Source verification is critical to ensure it is plant-derived [1, 4]. | — | Non-halal | — |
Certifications on file
Where these certifications open doors
| Market | Authority | Certifier | Status | Note |
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What this supplier means for buyers
Lonza, as a pharmaceutical ingredients and capsules manufacturer, operates in a high-risk sector for halal compliance, particularly concerning excipients and capsule shells. The current 'unassessed' status across all compliance layers means there is no verified halal position. European B2B buyers targeting Muslim-majority markets like Malaysia (JAKIM), Indonesia (BPJPH), or the GCC would require Lonza to pursue comprehensive halal certification for their products and manufacturing processes, focusing on ingredient sourcing and potential cross-contamination risks [1].