Glazing agent, gas or sweetener
Is E913 (Lanolin) halal?
Generally accepted as halal. Typically derived from plant or synthetic sources with no prohibited ingredients.
Generally accepted as halal. Typically derived from plant or synthetic sources with no prohibited ingredients.
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 E913 in this product: is the source plant, fermentation, marine, or land-animal? If animal, which species and was it slaughtered as halal?
What the sources say
It is from sheep wool and obtained without slaughtering the sheep.
Sheep wool is considered to be pure, therefore the topical use and consumption of products derived from it (such as lanolin) is considered to be permissible.
Halal if sourced from living sheep or halal-slaughtered sheep. Mashbooh if from non-halal slaughter. Most certifiers require traceability documentation. One of the most common conditional ingredients…
Quick facts
| E-number | E913 |
|---|---|
| Name | Lanolin |
| Also on labels as | adeps lanae, wool grease, wool wax |
| Additive class | Glazing agent, gas or sweetener |
| Classification | Verified halal |
| Source last accessed | 2026-08-25 |
Common questions
Is E913 (Lanolin) halal?
Lanolin is classified as Verified halal. Generally accepted as halal. Typically derived from plant or synthetic sources with no prohibited ingredients.
Is Lanolin halal or haram?
On the evidence cited on this page, Lanolin 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 Lanolin called on ingredient labels?
It can appear as: adeps lanae, wool grease, wool wax.
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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