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Is E386 (Disodium Edetate) halal?

Disodium Edetate (EDTA): A synthetic chelating agent that binds trace metals to stabilise drug formulations. Fully synthetic; halal.

HalalPermissible — origin and process documented

Disodium Edetate (EDTA): A synthetic chelating agent that binds trace metals to stabilise drug formulations. Fully synthetic; halal.

What the sources say

A synthetic chelating agent that binds trace metals to stabilise drug formulations. Fully synthetic; halal.
Verified Halal A synthetic chelating agent that binds trace metals to stabilise drug formulations. Fully synthetic; halal. RxHalal (secondary aggregator · grade C: secondary reference · accessed 2026-08-21)
Halal. Synthetic chelating agent that prevents rancidity by binding metal ions. No animal involvement.
Verified Halal Synthetic chelating agent HalalExpo (secondary aggregator · grade C: secondary reference · accessed 2026-08-21)

Quick facts

E-numberE386
NameDisodium Edetate (EDTA)
Also on labels asEDTA, disodium edta, e386, edetate disodium, ethylenediaminetetraacetic acid, tetrasodium edta
Additive classProcessing aid
ClassificationVerified halal
Last verified2026-08-21

Common questions

Is E386 (Disodium Edetate) halal?

Disodium Edetate (EDTA) is classified as Verified halal. Disodium Edetate (EDTA): A synthetic chelating agent that binds trace metals to stabilise drug formulations. Fully synthetic; halal.

Is Disodium Edetate halal or haram?

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

It can appear as: EDTA, disodium edta, e386, edetate disodium, ethylenediaminetetraacetic acid, tetrasodium edta.

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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