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Is E1203 (Polyvinyl Alcohol) halal?

Polyvinyl Alcohol (PVA): A synthetic polymer used as a film coating; despite the name it is non-intoxicating and unrelated to ethanol. The "alcohol" in the name is a chemistry term (hydroxyl group),…

HalalPermissible — origin and process documented

Polyvinyl Alcohol (PVA): A synthetic polymer used as a film coating; despite the name it is non-intoxicating and unrelated to ethanol. The "alcohol" in the name is a chemistry term (hydroxyl group),…

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A synthetic polymer used as a film coating; despite the name it is non-intoxicating and unrelated to ethanol. The "alcohol" in the name is a chemistry term (hydroxyl group), not ethanol — permissible.
Verified Halal RxHalal (certifier reference table · accessed 2026-08-21)

Classification as published in the Halal Authority India food ingredient numbers reference, the additive table used by halal certifiers across South Asia. Cross-checked against the IFANCA Halal Shopper's Guide.

Quick facts

E-numberE1203
NamePolyvinyl Alcohol (PVA)
Also on labels aspva, pvoh, e1203
Additive classProcessing aid
ClassificationVerified halal
Last verified2026-08-21

Common questions

Is E1203 (Polyvinyl Alcohol) halal?

Polyvinyl Alcohol (PVA) is classified as Verified halal. Polyvinyl Alcohol (PVA): A synthetic polymer used as a film coating; despite the name it is non-intoxicating and unrelated to ethanol. The "alcohol" in the name is a chemistry term (hydroxyl group),…

Is Polyvinyl Alcohol halal or haram?

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

It can appear as: pva, pvoh, e1203.

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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