Miscellaneous additive

Is Iron Oxides halal?

Not classified. An older note called this halal or haram. That note is not the current label.

UnverifiedNot enough reliable source evidence to classify

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 Iron Oxides 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.

Halal. Cosmetic-grade iron oxides are synthetic. Used in foundations, eyeshadows, and lipsticks.
Verified Halal Synthetic (cosmetic grade) or naturally occurring mineral pigments HalalExpo (secondary aggregator · grade C: secondary reference · accessed 2026-08-21)

Quick facts

NameIron Oxides
Also on labels asci 77491 (red), ci 77492 (yellow), ci 77499 (black), ferric oxide
Additive classMiscellaneous additive
ClassificationInsufficient evidence
External A/B sourceNone yet

Common questions

Is Iron Oxides halal?

Iron Oxides is classified as Insufficient evidence. Not classified. An older note called this halal or haram. That note is not the current label.

Is Iron Oxides halal or haram?

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

It can appear as: ci 77491 (red), ci 77492 (yellow), ci 77499 (black), ferric oxide.

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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