Miscellaneous additive
Is Benzyl Alcohol halal?
Benzyl Alcohol: Aromatic alcohol used as a preservative and fragrance ingredient. Not intoxicating. Halal. Permitted by JAKIM and BPJPH in cosmetics.
Benzyl Alcohol: Aromatic alcohol used as a preservative and fragrance ingredient. Not intoxicating. Halal. Permitted by JAKIM and BPJPH in cosmetics.
What the sources say
Aromatic alcohol used as a preservative and fragrance ingredient. Not intoxicating. Halal. Permitted by JAKIM and BPJPH in cosmetics.
Quick facts
| Name | Benzyl Alcohol |
|---|---|
| Also on labels as | phenylmethanol, alpha-hydroxytoluene |
| Additive class | Miscellaneous additive |
| Classification | Verified halal |
| Last verified | 2026-08-21 |
Common questions
Is Benzyl Alcohol halal?
Benzyl Alcohol is classified as Verified halal. Benzyl Alcohol: Aromatic alcohol used as a preservative and fragrance ingredient. Not intoxicating. Halal. Permitted by JAKIM and BPJPH in cosmetics.
Is Benzyl Alcohol halal or haram?
On the evidence cited on this page, Benzyl Alcohol 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 Benzyl Alcohol called on ingredient labels?
It can appear as: phenylmethanol, alpha-hydroxytoluene.
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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