Anti-caking agent
Is E553b (E553b Talc) halal?
SANHA’s E553(b) page lists talc as Halaal and names the source as mineral. That is a class note for the mineral, not a certificate for a baby powder or an eyeshadow SKU. It is not copied from the E553 magnesium silicate row.
SANHA lists the mineral as Halaal. Not a SKU certificate.
What we know
Named sources are on this page. Classification: Verified halal.
What we don’t know
This is not a factory audit and not a product certificate.
Why it matters
Permissible — origin and process documented
What to verify
For E553b in this product: is the source plant, synthetic, or animal? If animal, which species and slaughter method?
The detail
FSA 25 June 2026 lists E553b Talc separately from E553a magnesium silicate / magnesium trisilicate. Asbestos is a safety question, not a halal label.
What the sources say
E-number: 553(b). Name: Talc. Alternative Names: French chalk; magnesium hydrogen metasilicate. Function: Anticaking Agent. Status: Halaal. Source: mineral.
E553b Talc
Where you will run into it
- chewing gum
- polished rice
- baby powder
- eye makeup
- vitamin tablets
How to check it yourself
The pack should say talc or E553b, not a coated powder with an unnamed fragrance or a fat. A photo of the tin does not certify the factory.
Quick facts
| E-number | E553b |
|---|---|
| Name | E553b Talc |
| Also on labels as | talc, E553(b), INS 553b, French chalk, magnesium hydrogen metasilicate, baby powder talc |
| Additive class | Anti-caking agent |
| Classification | Verified halal |
| Source last accessed | 2026-10-04 |
Common questions
Is E553b (E553b Talc) halal?
E553b Talc is classified as Verified halal. SANHA lists the mineral as Halaal. Not a SKU certificate.
Is E553b Talc halal or haram?
On the evidence cited on this page, E553b Talc is verified halal. Permissible — origin and process documented Every position is attributed to a named certifier or scholarly body with a link, so you can verify it directly.
What else is E553b Talc called on ingredient labels?
It can appear as: talc, E553(b), INS 553b, French chalk, magnesium hydrogen metasilicate, baby powder talc.
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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