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'Veg capsule for veg society': Govt wants gelatin out of your medicines

Union Health Ministry is looking at replacing gelatin capsules with cellulose-based ones

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Pharmaceutical tablets and capsules

BS Web Team New Delhi
Soon, you can out-vegan the staunchest vegan with your 'pure-vegetarian' medicine capsules. According to pharmabiz.com, an online portal for India's pharmaceuticals industry, the Union Health Ministry is looking to replace gelatin capsules with cellulose-based capsules. 

The ministry, according to the report, had set up an expert committee to look into the matter in March this year. According to a report by the Indian Express, the committee has invited comments from all stakeholders in a notice dated June 2. The Committee has asked all stakeholders, including manufacturers, NGOs, and consumers, to send their suggestions and