Miscellaneous additive
Is Castoreum halal?
Castoreum: Haram — derived from anal glands, considered najis. Rarely used in modern cosmetics but may appear in natural fragrance compositions.
Castoreum: Haram — derived from anal glands, considered najis. Rarely used in modern cosmetics but may appear in natural fragrance compositions.
What the sources say
Haram — derived from anal glands, considered najis. Rarely used in modern cosmetics but may appear in natural fragrance compositions.
Quick facts
| Name | Castoreum |
|---|---|
| Also on labels as | beaver musk |
| Additive class | Miscellaneous additive |
| Classification | Verified haram |
| Last verified | 2026-08-21 |
Common questions
Is Castoreum halal?
Castoreum is classified as Verified haram. Castoreum: Haram — derived from anal glands, considered najis. Rarely used in modern cosmetics but may appear in natural fragrance compositions.
Is Castoreum halal or haram?
On the evidence cited on this page, Castoreum is verified haram. Not permissible — prohibited source confirmed Every position is attributed to a named certifier or scholarly body with a link, so you can verify it directly.
What else is Castoreum called on ingredient labels?
It can appear as: beaver musk.
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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