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Miscellaneous additive

Is E1201 (Polyvinylpyrrolidone) halal?

Yes — E1201 (Polyvinylpyrrolidone) is generally considered halal.

HalalPermissible — origin and process documented

Yes — E1201 (Polyvinylpyrrolidone) is generally considered halal.

What the sources say

Yes — E1201 (Polyvinylpyrrolidone) is generally considered halal.
Verified Halal Commercially produced from acetylene, hydrogen, formaldehyde and ammonia EcodeHalalCheck (secondary aggregator · grade C: secondary reference · accessed 2026-08-21)
A synthetic polymer used as a binder. Synthetic; no known concern.
Verified Halal A synthetic polymer used as a binder. Synthetic; no known concern. RxHalal (secondary aggregator · grade C: secondary reference · accessed 2026-08-21)

Quick facts

E-numberE1201
NamePolyvinylpyrrolidone
Also on labels asPovidone (PVP), k30
Additive classMiscellaneous additive
ClassificationVerified halal
Last verified2026-08-21

Common questions

Is E1201 (Polyvinylpyrrolidone) halal?

Polyvinylpyrrolidone is classified as Verified halal. Yes — E1201 (Polyvinylpyrrolidone) is generally considered halal.

Is Polyvinylpyrrolidone halal or haram?

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

It can appear as: Povidone (PVP), k30.

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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