Supplement / capsule ingredient

Is methyl parahydroxybenzoate halal?

methyl parahydroxybenzoate (methylparaben): listed by HalalMed among common excipients/alcohols that may raise a concern; specific ruling not detailed on this page

UnverifiedNot enough reliable source evidence to classify

methyl parahydroxybenzoate (methylparaben): listed by HalalMed among common excipients/alcohols that may raise a concern; specific ruling not detailed on this page

What the sources say

methyl parahydroxybenzoate (methylparaben) listed by HalalMed among common excipients/alcohols that may raise a concern; specific ruling not detailed on this page
Insufficient Evidence listed by HalalMed among common excipients/alcohols that may raise a concern; specific ruling not detailed on this page HalalMed (certifier educational guidance · grade B: certifier guidance · accessed 2026-08-21)

Quick facts

Namemethyl parahydroxybenzoate (methylparaben)
Additive classSupplement / capsule ingredient
ClassificationInsufficient evidence
Last verified2026-08-21

Common questions

Is methyl parahydroxybenzoate halal?

methyl parahydroxybenzoate (methylparaben) is classified as Insufficient evidence. methyl parahydroxybenzoate (methylparaben): listed by HalalMed among common excipients/alcohols that may raise a concern; specific ruling not detailed on this page

Is methyl parahydroxybenzoate halal or haram?

On the evidence cited on this page, methyl parahydroxybenzoate is insufficient evidence. Not enough reliable source evidence to classify Every position is attributed to a named certifier or scholarly body with a link, so you can verify it directly.

Where does this page's information come from?

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