Miscellaneous additive
Is E1201 (Polyvinylpyrrolidone) halal?
Not classified. The old desk note said E1201 is generally considered halal. That note is not the current label. A 2024 archive of the SANHA E1201 page lists Status: Halaal, source synthetic chemical. The live SANHA host did not resolve on 2026-10-04, so the label was not upgraded.
Former verified label withdrawn on 2026-09-25 (Decision D1): no external grade A or B source was on the row then. The old desk note is not the current ruling. Live sanha.org.za did not resolve on 2026-10-04.
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 E1201 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.
Yes — E1201 (Polyvinylpyrrolidone) is generally considered halal.
A synthetic polymer used as a binder. Synthetic; no known concern.
Name: Polyvinylpyrrolidone Status: Halaal Source: synthetic chemical.
Quick facts
| E-number | E1201 |
|---|---|
| Name | Polyvinylpyrrolidone |
| Also on labels as | Povidone (PVP), k30, plasdone, polyvidone, povidone K30, INS 1201 |
| Additive class | Miscellaneous additive |
| Classification | Insufficient evidence |
| Source last accessed | 2026-10-04 |
Common questions
Is E1201 (Polyvinylpyrrolidone) halal?
Polyvinylpyrrolidone is classified as Insufficient evidence. Former verified label withdrawn on 2026-09-25 (Decision D1): no external grade A or B source was on the row then. The old desk note is not the current ruling. Live sanha.org.za did not resolve on 2026-10-04.
Is Polyvinylpyrrolidone halal or haram?
On the evidence cited on this page, Polyvinylpyrrolidone 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 Polyvinylpyrrolidone called on ingredient labels?
It can appear as: Povidone (PVP), k30, plasdone, polyvidone, povidone K30, INS 1201.
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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