Is E539 halal?

Unknown

The halal status of E539 is not clearly established.

Automated classification, not a religious ruling. No scholar or certification body has reviewed this assessment — always check the product's own halal certification.

What is E539?

Sodium thiosulphate. Antioxidant

Where does E539 come from?

E539 is obtained from plant, mineral or synthetic sources, so it raises no animal-derivation concern on its own.

Function Antioxidant, Sequestrant
Is E539 vegetarian? Vegetarian status unknown
Approved in the EU No
Food-safety regulator U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) Food safety only — not a halal authority.

E539 is identified internationally as Codex/INS 539.
EU approval: No.
Vegetarian status: Vegetarian status unknown.

How this verdict was reached

We do not hold enough verified information about E539 to classify it. Rather than guess, this page says so.

What this is based on

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Frequently asked questions

Is E539 halal?

The halal status of E539 is not clearly established.

Where does E539 come from?

E539 is obtained from plant, mineral or synthetic sources, so it raises no animal-derivation concern on its own.

How does E539 relate to Codex/INS numbering and regional food-safety rules?

E539 is identified internationally as Codex/INS 539. EU approval: No. Vegetarian status: Vegetarian status unknown.

How this verdict was reached

We do not hold enough verified information about E539 to classify it. Rather than guess, this page says so.

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