Named ingredient

Is Homosalate halal?

A chemical UVB filter. Synthetic. Unverified as a class. A mixed sunscreen still has avobenzone and emulsifiers.

UnverifiedNot enough reliable source evidence to classify

A chemical UVB filter. Synthetic. Unverified as a class. A mixed sunscreen still has avobenzone and emulsifiers.

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 Homosalate in this product: is the source plant, synthetic, or animal? If animal, which species and slaughter method?

What the sources say

A chemical UVB filter. Synthetic. Unverified as a class. A mixed sunscreen still has avobenzone and emulsifiers.
Insufficient Evidence No grade A/B certifier page is cited yet. This row exists so the name is searchable. It is not a ruling. Muttoo catalogue desk (editorial note · grade C: secondary reference · accessed 2026-09-18)

Quick facts

NameHomosalate
Also on labels ashomomenthyl salicylate
Additive classNamed ingredient
ClassificationInsufficient evidence
External A/B sourceNone yet

Common questions

Is Homosalate halal?

Homosalate is classified as Insufficient evidence. A chemical UVB filter. Synthetic. Unverified as a class. A mixed sunscreen still has avobenzone and emulsifiers.

Is Homosalate halal or haram?

On the evidence cited on this page, Homosalate 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 Homosalate called on ingredient labels?

It can appear as: homomenthyl salicylate.

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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