Glazing agent, gas or sweetener

Is E913 (Lanolin) halal?

Generally accepted as halal. Typically derived from plant or synthetic sources with no prohibited ingredients.

HalalPermissible — origin and process documented

Generally accepted as halal. Typically derived from plant or synthetic sources with no prohibited ingredients.

What the sources say

It is from sheep wool and obtained without slaughtering the sheep.
Verified Halal Generally accepted as halal. Typically derived from plant or synthetic sources with no prohibited ingredients. HalalCodeCheck (secondary aggregator · grade C: secondary reference · accessed 2026-08-21)
Sheep wool is considered to be pure, therefore the topical use and consumption of products derived from it (such as lanolin) is considered to be permissible.
Permissible MuslimMed says sheep wool is pure and products derived from it, including lanolin, are permissible. MuslimMed (Islamic guidance on contemporary healthcare) (specialist medical-fiqh resource · grade B: certifier guidance · accessed 2026-08-25)
Halal if sourced from living sheep or halal-slaughtered sheep. Mashbooh if from non-halal slaughter. Most certifiers require traceability documentation. One of the most common conditional ingredients…
Source Dependent Secretion from sheep wool — extracted during wool scouring HalalExpo (secondary aggregator · grade C: secondary reference · accessed 2026-08-21)

Quick facts

E-numberE913
NameLanolin
Also on labels asadeps lanae, wool grease, wool wax
Additive classGlazing agent, gas or sweetener
ClassificationVerified halal
Last verified2026-08-25

Common questions

Is E913 (Lanolin) halal?

Lanolin is classified as Verified halal. Generally accepted as halal. Typically derived from plant or synthetic sources with no prohibited ingredients.

Is Lanolin halal or haram?

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

It can appear as: adeps lanae, wool grease, wool wax.

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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