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Statement on the use of porcine and animal products

Statement from Rabbi Adler concerning the use of porcine and animal products in vaccines.

31 July 2003

To whom it may concern

Re: Porcine and other animal derived ingredients in non oral medication.

It should be noted that according to Jewish laws, there is no problems with porcine or other animal derived ingredients in non oral products. This includes vaccines, injections, suppositories, creams and ointments.

Rabbi Abraham Adler BPharm MRPharm S
Kashrus and Medicines Information Service