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Halal Science Awareness Program 3.0, 28 February 2017

Join collaboration with RQuest Convergent (RQC), the third Halal Science Awareness Program was held by Halvec Laboratories (Halvec) at RQC laboratory training room on 28 February 2017.

The objective of this program is to educate and instill awareness to participants on the fundamental principle of science and Halal. This session covers the general overview of Halal testing through various methods (rapid screening tests, ELISA test as well as DNA analysis (PCR/qPCR) and how it supports the integrity of Halal supply chain.

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Visit by Ministry of Fisheries and Livestock Bangladesh

In this promising New Year of 2017, officials from Ministry of Fisheries and Livestock of Bangladesh visited Revongen Corporation in conjunction with the study tour on animal quarantine station activities on 5 January 2017.

As part of the program itinerary, Halvec’s ISO17025 accredited laboratory was graced by the visit of the officials. Mr. Amin, the CEO of Halvec introduced Halal verification and analyses facilities and services offered by the company to the officials.

“Our team of experienced Halal specialists, researchers and quality managers strive to provide the best and highest integrity of services with ISO17025 quality management system, “said Mr. Amin, CEO of Halvec during the lab tour.

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Halal Scientific Awareness Program 3.0

Halvec Laboratories Sdn. Bhd. (Halvec) and Rquest Convergent Sdn. Bhd. (RQC) had successfully organized Halal Scientific Awareness Program 3.0 (HSAP) at RQC’s training room, Revongen Corporation Center on 17th November 2016.

HSAP is a program aimed to educate and instill awareness to participant on the fundamental principle of science and halal. Participants from various industries who participated in this training program included tertiary level students from International Islamic University Malaysia (IIUM), managers and executives from Pharmaniaga Manufacturing Berhad and PricewaterhouseCoopers.

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Awareness on Halal Gelatin Based Product

What is gelatin made of and its functional application

gelatin

Gelatin, also known as gelatine is obtained from the bones, skin, tendons and ligaments of animals usually cattle or pigs. [1] It is commonly used as a gelling agent in food, pharmaceutical drugs, photography, and cosmetic manufacturing. It is found in most gummy candy, as well as other products such as marshmallows, gelatin desserts, and some ice creams, dips, and yogurts.[3]

 

Gelatin market demand

The global gelatin market is projected to reach $3.2 billion and 486 metric kilotons by 2020, according to a 2015 report by Grand View Research. Muslim spend accounted for an estimated 17 percent of total global food and beverage expenditure in 2014, but less than 3 percent of gelatin is made from halal or permissible ingredients. Gelatin has become one of the most crucial issues for food industry whether it is used as an ingredient or as a binding agent, accounting for 28 percent of the total gelatin market value which implying a $0.8 billion market in 2015. [2]Read More

Participation in Selangor International Expo 2016, MECC, 21-22 October 2016

Halvec Laboratories Sdn Bhd (Halvec) and its affiliate RQuest Convergent Sdn Bhd (RQC) successfully exhibited in Selangor International Expo 2016 (Booth no. M07)  held at MINES International Exhibition & Convention Centre (MECC), Seri Kembangan from 20 to 22 October 2016.

Selangor International Expo 2016 is one of the Malaysia’s biggest trade expo which hosted 565 booths from around the world, creating a platform for both domestic and foreign multinational companies, SMEs and entrepreneurs to showcase their products and services.  This year, three industrial sectors were selected to be the focus of this expo, which are Halal, Life Sciences and E-Commerce.Read More