Miscellaneous additive
Is E1519 (Benzyl Alcohol) halal?
Not classified. An older note called this halal or haram. That note is not the current label.
Not classified. An older note called this halal or haram. That note is not the current label.
What we know
The name is in the catalogue so you can find it. There is not enough evidence to classify.
What we don’t know
No external A or B source (certifier or scholarly page) is on file yet.
Why it matters
Not enough reliable source evidence to classify
What to verify
For E1519 in this product: is an alcohol carrier used, and at what residual level?
What the sources say
Grade C cards are the old notes. They are not the current label. A later grade A or B citation is dated on its own card.
Aromatic alcohol used as a preservative and fragrance ingredient. Not intoxicating. Halal. Permitted by JAKIM and BPJPH in cosmetics.
Quick facts
| E-number | E1519 |
|---|---|
| Name | Benzyl Alcohol |
| Also on labels as | phenylmethanol, alpha-hydroxytoluene, E1519, phenylcarbinol, INS 1519 |
| Additive class | Miscellaneous additive |
| Classification | Insufficient evidence |
| External A/B source | None yet |
Common questions
Is E1519 (Benzyl Alcohol) halal?
Benzyl Alcohol is classified as Insufficient evidence. Not classified. An older note called this halal or haram. That note is not the current label.
Is Benzyl Alcohol halal or haram?
On the evidence cited on this page, Benzyl Alcohol is insufficient evidence. Not enough reliable source evidence to classify Every position is attributed to a named certifier or scholarly body with a link, so you can verify it directly.
What else is Benzyl Alcohol called on ingredient labels?
It can appear as: phenylmethanol, alpha-hydroxytoluene, E1519, phenylcarbinol, INS 1519.
Where does this page's information come from?
Every position on this page is attributed to a named certifier or scholarly body with a direct link, listed under 'What the sources say'. Muttoo aggregates and cites; it does not issue rulings.
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