Is E903 halal?
E903 is generally considered halal.
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 E903?
Carnauba wax. Glazing agent
Where does E903 come from?
E903 is obtained from plant, mineral or synthetic sources, so it raises no animal-derivation concern on its own.
| Function | Carrier |
|---|---|
| Is E903 vegetarian? | Suitable for vegetarians |
| Approved in the EU | Yes |
| Food-safety regulator | U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) Food safety only — not a halal authority. |
E903 is identified internationally as Codex/INS 903.
EU approval: Yes.
Vegetarian status: Suitable for vegetarians.
Products containing E903
Products in our database that list E903 among their ingredients:
- Fruit Snacks — Welch's (Haram)
- Nerds Candy - Rainbow — Nerds, Nestlé (Halal)
- Spearmint Gum — Excel (Doubtful (mushbooh))
- Winterfresh Gum — Excel, Wrigley's (Doubtful (mushbooh))
- Skittles — Mars norge (Halal)
- Peanut — M&M's (Haram)
- M&M's peanut — Mars Wrigley (Haram)
- Starmix — Haribo (Haram)
- Mega Roulette — Haribo (Haram)
How this verdict was reached
E903 is made from plant or mineral raw materials, with no animal input.
What this is based on
Frequently asked questions
Is E903 halal?
E903 is generally considered halal.
Where does E903 come from?
E903 is obtained from plant, mineral or synthetic sources, so it raises no animal-derivation concern on its own.
How does E903 relate to Codex/INS numbering and regional food-safety rules?
E903 is identified internationally as Codex/INS 903. EU approval: Yes. Vegetarian status: Suitable for vegetarians.
How this verdict was reached
E903 is made from plant or mineral raw materials, with no animal input.
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