Call to forbid use of L-cysteine

GEORGE TOWN: The use of animal-based amino acid L-cysteine, which is usually used in the food, pharmaceutical and cosmetic industries, should be banned by the Health Ministry.

Consumers Association of Penang (CAP) president S.M. Mohamed Idris said that L-cysteine, which is derived from human and animal sources, such as hair, feathers and hooves, is a taboo for Muslims and vegetarians.