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Is activated charcoal halal?

active (plant) · ingredient

strict
Doubtful
mainstream
Doubtful
lenient
Doubtful
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Origin class: plant (unverified); supplement function: active. status_condition: HALAL when plant-derived source (coconut shell, bamboo, wood) confirmed; MUSHBOOH/HARAM when bone char from animal used; source must be declared on label. Aggregation methodology, not scholar-ratified.

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Sources

https://sanha.org.za/2023/12/11/242-into-uncharted-waters/ — SANHA (South African National Halaal Authority) — E-number guide

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