Assalamualaikum, I would like to ask if taking the services of companies like CRYOSAVE etc are BA SHARAH or not. They basically take umbilical cord blood(which is medical waste) just after the birth of babies and store it in their facility. the blood is a rich source of stem cells which can be used by the baby in case of any life threatening disease by implanting them to the affected part.The umbilical cord is the richest source of the best type of stem cells. Is it halaal to store it for a long period of time by freezing it?
Answer:
(Fatwa: 1777/D=260/K=1430)
The umbilical cord blood, which is waste, is allowable to be used for medical purposes. Also, it can be stored in freezer.
Allah (Subhana Wa Ta’ala) knows Best
Darul Ifta,
Darul Uloom Deoband