Miscellaneous additive

Is BHA halal?

BHA: An antioxidant, preservative.

HalalPermissible — origin and process documented

BHA: An antioxidant, preservative.

What the sources say

An antioxidant, preservative.

Verified Halal An antioxidant, preservative. Council of Islamic Organizations of Greater Chicago (CIOGC) (certifier / community organization guidance · grade B: certifier guidance · accessed 2026-08-21)

Halal. Exfoliant and acne treatment ingredient. Synthetic production is standard.

Verified Halal Synthetic (derived from phenol) or from willow bark HalalExpo (secondary aggregator · grade C: secondary reference · accessed 2026-08-21)

Quick facts

Name	BHA
Also on labels as	2-hydroxybenzoic acid, Salicylic Acid, beta hydroxy acid
Additive class	Miscellaneous additive
Classification	Verified halal
Last verified	2026-08-21

Common questions

Is BHA halal?

BHA is classified as Verified halal. BHA: An antioxidant, preservative.

Is BHA halal or haram?

On the evidence cited on this page, BHA 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 BHA called on ingredient labels?

It can appear as: 2-hydroxybenzoic acid, Salicylic Acid, beta hydroxy acid.

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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