Miscellaneous additive

Is E1202 (Polyvinyl Polypyrrolidone) 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 E1202 in this product: is the source plant, synthetic, or animal? If animal, which species and slaughter method?

Source

Yes — E1202 (Polyvinyl Polypyrrolidone) is generally considered halal.
Verified Halal EcodeHalalCheck (certifier reference table · accessed 2026-08-21)

This is the old table line. It is not the current label. The verified label was withdrawn because that table is not an external grade A or B source on this row.

Quick facts

E-numberE1202
NamePolyvinyl Polypyrrolidone
Also on labels asPVPP, polyvinylpolypyrrolidone, polyvinyl polypyrrolidone
Additive classMiscellaneous additive
ClassificationInsufficient evidence
External A/B sourceNone yet

Common questions

Is E1202 (Polyvinyl Polypyrrolidone) halal?

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

Is Polyvinyl Polypyrrolidone halal or haram?

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

It can appear as: PVPP, polyvinylpolypyrrolidone, polyvinyl polypyrrolidone.

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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