Miscellaneous additive
Is Castoreum halal?
Identity is known: beaver castoreum, also spelled castorium on perfume labels. No grade A or B source classifies the ingredient as a whole, so this row stays insufficient evidence.
Insufficient evidence. The old grade-C desk note called castoreum haram; that note is not the label. A 2015 Darul Ifta Birmingham answer permits synthetic castorium in perfume and does not settle natural beaver castoreum.
What we know
Named sources are on this page. Classification: Insufficient evidence.
What we don’t know
See the sources for the limits of each position.
Why it matters
Not enough reliable source evidence to classify
What to verify
For Castoreum in this product: is the source plant, synthetic, or animal? If animal, which species and slaughter method?
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.
Haram — derived from anal glands, considered najis. Rarely used in modern cosmetics but may appear in natural fragrance compositions.
It will be permissible to use castorium in perfumes as it is synthetic. Furthermore, due to Tabdeel-e-Mahiyah whereby the original components maintains no properties of its former state and differs completely from it in application and qualities, it will be permissible to use it.
Quick facts
| Name | Castoreum |
|---|---|
| Also on labels as | beaver musk, castorium, castoreum absolute |
| Additive class | Miscellaneous additive |
| Classification | Insufficient evidence |
| Source last accessed | 2026-10-01 |
Common questions
Is Castoreum halal?
Castoreum is classified as Insufficient evidence. Insufficient evidence. The old grade-C desk note called castoreum haram; that note is not the label. A 2015 Darul Ifta Birmingham answer permits synthetic castorium in perfume and does not settle natural beaver castoreum.
Is Castoreum halal or haram?
On the evidence cited on this page, Castoreum 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 Castoreum called on ingredient labels?
It can appear as: beaver musk, castorium, castoreum absolute.
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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