Cosmetics
Is Coumarin halal?
A fragrance allergen named on EU/UK cosmetic labels. The name does not say the solvent.
Muttoo catalogue desk (grade C), 2026-10-04: searchable stub. Not a certifier ruling. Not a barcode certificate.
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 Coumarin in this product: is the source plant, synthetic, or animal? If animal, which species and slaughter method?
The detail
Coumarin is a declared fragrance allergen on cosmetics. Muttoo has no grade A/B halal source for the ingredient. Synthetic and botanical lots both exist. This is not a ruling on perfume, and not a product certificate.
What the sources say
A row without an A or B source stays insufficient-evidence.
Where you will run into it
- Perfume
- Body lotion
- Fine fragrance
How to check it yourself
Ask the brand whether the coumarin is synthetic or botanical, and what carries the fragrance.
Quick facts
| Name | Coumarin |
|---|---|
| Also on labels as | coumarin, 2H-chromen-2-one, tonka coumarin |
| Additive class | Cosmetics |
| Classification | Insufficient evidence |
| External A/B source | None yet |
Common questions
Is Coumarin halal?
Coumarin is classified as Insufficient evidence. Muttoo catalogue desk (grade C), 2026-10-04: searchable stub. Not a certifier ruling. Not a barcode certificate.
Is Coumarin halal or haram?
On the evidence cited on this page, Coumarin 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 Coumarin called on ingredient labels?
It can appear as: coumarin, 2H-chromen-2-one, tonka coumarin.
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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