Miscellaneous additive
Is Squalene 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 Squalene (unhydrogenated, shark) 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.
Technically halal (fish/marine animals are halal). However, squalene (unhydrogenated) is less stable than squalane and not preferred. Ethically controversial. Plant-derived squalane is the preferred…
A natural oil used as an emulsion adjuvant in some influenza vaccines (e.g., MF59) to boost immune response. Historically purified from shark liver oil; plant-derived squalene exists but vaccine-grad…
Quick facts
| Name | Squalene (unhydrogenated, shark) |
|---|---|
| Also on labels as | Squalene, mf59 adjuvant component, shark liver oil squalene, shark squalene, squalene |
| Additive class | Miscellaneous additive |
| Classification | Insufficient evidence |
| External A/B source | None yet |
Common questions
Is Squalene halal?
Squalene (unhydrogenated, shark) is classified as Insufficient evidence. Not classified. An older note called this halal or haram. That note is not the current label.
Is Squalene halal or haram?
On the evidence cited on this page, Squalene 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 Squalene called on ingredient labels?
It can appear as: Squalene, mf59 adjuvant component, shark liver oil squalene, shark squalene, squalene.
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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