Glazing agent, gas or sweetener

Is E1207 (Anionic methacrylate copolymer) halal?

E1207 is a synthetic anionic coating copolymer used on tablets and pellets. Identity is authorised; a class ruling is not cited. UK identity is listed. A named certifier ruling on this exact copolymer is not cited, so the row stays insufficient-evidence rather than inheriting E1201/E1203.

UnverifiedNot enough reliable source evidence to classify

Synthetic coating polymer. Searchable identity only. Do not read the word alcohol or vinyl as khamr.

The detail

E1207 is a synthetic anionic coating copolymer used on tablets and pellets. Identity is authorised; a class ruling is not cited. Related codes E1201 (PVP) and E1203 (PVA) are already in the catalogue. New copolymers are not auto-upgraded from those pages.

What the sources say

E1207 Anionic methacrylate copolymer

Authorised identity (not a fatwa) E1207 appears on the UK FSA approved additives list. Identity is not a halal ruling. UK Food Standards Agency (food-safety regulator (identity only) · grade A: primary source · accessed 2026-09-16)

E1207 Anionic methacrylate copolymer is a synthetic coating polymer. Identity is not a class ruling.

Insufficient Evidence No grade A/B certifier page is cited yet for this substance as a class. This row exists so the name is searchable. It is not a ruling. Muttoo catalogue desk (editorial note · grade C: secondary reference · accessed 2026-09-16)

Where you will run into it

Food supplements
Enteric coatings

How to check it yourself

On a supplement, still split the coat from the capsule and from any glycerin/stearate.

Quick facts

E-number	E1207
Name	Anionic methacrylate copolymer
Also on labels as	E1207, Anionic methacrylate copolymer, anionic methacrylate copolymer
Additive class	Glazing agent, gas or sweetener
Classification	Insufficient evidence
Last verified	2026-09-16

Common questions

Is E1207 (Anionic methacrylate copolymer) halal?

Anionic methacrylate copolymer is classified as Insufficient evidence. Synthetic coating polymer. Searchable identity only. Do not read the word alcohol or vinyl as khamr.

Is Anionic methacrylate copolymer halal or haram?

On the evidence cited on this page, Anionic methacrylate copolymer 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 Anionic methacrylate copolymer called on ingredient labels?

It can appear as: E1207, Anionic methacrylate copolymer, anionic methacrylate copolymer.

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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