Processing aid
Is E1203 (Polyvinyl Alcohol) halal?
Not classified. A previous verified label was withdrawn on 25 Sep 2026 because this row had no external grade A or B source.
Not classified. A previous verified label was withdrawn on 25 Sep 2026 because this row had no external grade A or B source.
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 E1203 in this product: is the source plant, synthetic, or animal? If animal, which species and slaughter method?
Source
A synthetic polymer used as a film coating; despite the name it is non-intoxicating and unrelated to ethanol. The "alcohol" in the name is a chemistry term (hydroxyl group), not ethanol — permissible.
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 The verified label was withdrawn because that table is not an external grade A or B source on this row.
Other ingredients — the bottle audit
Pharmacists do not certify a brand from the front of the tub. They read the shell, the lubricant, the carrier and the colour. Each line is a catalogue row. This is not a product certificate.
- Capsule shell. Gelatin, HPMC (hypromellose) or pullulan. Bare gelatin follows the capsule row — it is not the powder. Gelatin capsules · HPMC · Pullulan
- Glycerin / glycerol. Softgels and liquid drops. Plant or synthetic settles it; animal fat does not. The bottle rarely says which. E422 glycerol
- Magnesium stearate. The lubricant in most tablets. Vegetable or synthetic vs animal including porcine. A vegetarian capsule does not settle the powder inside. E572 magnesium stearate
- Flavourings. Natural flavour can hide an ethanol carrier. Vanilla extract is a different, disputed row. Natural flavours · Vanilla extract
- Colour. Carmine / cochineal (E120) is insect. Plant colours are a different page. Natural colour is not a plant guarantee. E120 carmine
Creatine powder is a different question from a creatine capsule. D3 wants lanolin vs lichen. Collagen wants a species.
Quick facts
| E-number | E1203 |
|---|---|
| Name | Polyvinyl Alcohol (PVA) |
| Also on labels as | pva, pvoh, e1203 |
| Additive class | Processing aid |
| Classification | Insufficient evidence |
| External A/B source | None yet |
Common questions
Is E1203 (Polyvinyl Alcohol) halal?
Polyvinyl Alcohol (PVA) is classified as Insufficient evidence. Not classified. A previous verified label was withdrawn on 25 Sep 2026 because this row had no external grade A or B source.
Is Polyvinyl Alcohol halal or haram?
On the evidence cited on this page, Polyvinyl Alcohol 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 Alcohol called on ingredient labels?
It can appear as: pva, pvoh, e1203.
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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