a report related to cosmetics and some tools stated that the market value of these materials is close to $800 billion, with a significant increase in the production of ‘halal’ products.
the description halal is often used for chickens and livestock slaughtered according to islamic law, but the “halal market” has come to include many things, from clothing, banking, and preparations free of alcohol and pork derivatives.
for example, there is halal nail polish that is completely devoid of forbidden substances, as its manufacturers claim. it is characterized by its ability to breathe, as water can penetrate it and reach the nails, allowing muslim women to perform ablution and perform prayer, without the need to remove the polish. and who can believe what the manufacturer of this type of claim says? he chooses what suits and comforts him, and he does not necessarily have to be sure of its authenticity.
in western countries, in particular, there is also a trend that rejects the use of cosmetics of animal origin on ethical grounds, due to their desire not to harm animals and make them a subject for experiments. however, they do not oppose, for example, the use of cosmetics that contain alcohol for known reasons.
large asian countries, such as india, pakistan, and malaysia, which have huge numbers of muslims, have dominated this industry, which is now finding some popularity even in european countries, and it now includes lipsticks, eyelashes, creams, and various dyes, in addition to various types of nail polish.
for any company to declare that its product is “halal,” it must obtain a halal certificate from “accredited organizations” authorized to do so, but what is the guarantee that it has not been compromised or corrupt? especially since a large percentage of these products are sold “online”?
in the same context, the chamber of commerce announced some time ago the organization of a course or symposium related to halal cosmetics, and this reminded me of an article i wrote years ago, mainly related to the extent of our ignorance about the materials that go into producing pig-derived products.
scientific research, carried out by the dutch woman christien meindertsma, revealed what happens to the pig after it is slaughtered, as she discovered that its meat, skin, hair, blood, bones, and all of its internal organs are involved in the manufacture and production of “hundreds” of materials, and it is the only animal that is fully utilized, even to the last drop of blood, or a piece of skin or bone.
pork products are used in making steel molds, which are used in pressing and manufacturing aluminum containers and pots, which are often used to preserve foods. it is also included in almost everything we use in the bathroom, including soap, shampoo, conditioner, anti-wrinkle creams, skin moisturizing lotions, toothpaste, which we rinse our mouths with daily, and almost all cosmetics.
it is also used in all types of sweets, especially cheesecake, chocolate, and tiramisu. it is also used in the dough of many types of bread and the manufacture of butter, especially low-fat ones. its materials also have a close relationship with the manufacture of light construction bricks, in chinese porcelain vessels, and the production of the best types of industrial paints, paint brushes, and of course toothbrushes. it is also used in the manufacture of glue and some alcohols.
pig products are also used in the production of hemoglobin, which is extracted from pig blood, and in the manufacture of cigarette filters. the funny thing is that the basic substance in the collagen formula, which is used in all cosmetic surgeries, for women and even for men, in our religious east, is extracted from pork products because the human body accepts it easily. “pig” materials are also used in heart surgery.
it was also found that weapons factories use pork products in the manufacture of bullets, and its remains are used in the production of renewable energy and dozens of other uses, especially medicines and foods.
so where is the escape, why we are so backward and industrially weak?
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note: it was rumored that there was an intention to receive the wounded from the israeli aggression on gaza and provide them with treatment! despite the great humanitarian aspect of this matter, caution is required, as these people will most likely not be able to return to gaza shortly.