Miscellaneous additive
Is Urea halal?
Urea (cosmetic grade): Halal. Modern cosmetic urea is entirely synthetic. Despite the association with urine, synthetic urea has no animal or najis origin. JAKIM accepts synthetic urea in cosmetics.…
Urea (cosmetic grade): Halal. Modern cosmetic urea is entirely synthetic. Despite the association with urine, synthetic urea has no animal or najis origin. JAKIM accepts synthetic urea in cosmetics.…
What the sources say
Halal. Modern cosmetic urea is entirely synthetic. Despite the association with urine, synthetic urea has no animal or najis origin. JAKIM accepts synthetic urea in cosmetics. Synthetic urea is halal…
Quick facts
| Name | Urea (cosmetic grade) |
|---|---|
| Also on labels as | carbamide, urea 10%, urea 40% |
| Additive class | Miscellaneous additive |
| Classification | Verified halal |
| Last verified | 2026-08-21 |
Common questions
Is Urea halal?
Urea (cosmetic grade) is classified as Verified halal. Urea (cosmetic grade): Halal. Modern cosmetic urea is entirely synthetic. Despite the association with urine, synthetic urea has no animal or najis origin. JAKIM accepts synthetic urea in cosmetics.…
Is Urea halal or haram?
On the evidence cited on this page, Urea 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 Urea called on ingredient labels?
It can appear as: carbamide, urea 10%, urea 40%.
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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