Is E962 halal?
The halal status of E962 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 E962?
Aspartame-acesulfame salt (sweetener). Stabiliser
Where does E962 come from?
E962 is obtained from plant, mineral or synthetic sources, so it raises no animal-derivation concern on its own.
| Function | Sweetener |
|---|---|
| Is E962 vegetarian? | Vegetarian status unknown |
| Approved in the EU | Yes |
| Food-safety regulator | U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) Food safety only — not a halal authority. |
E962 is identified internationally as Codex/INS 962.
EU approval: Yes.
Vegetarian status: Vegetarian status unknown.
How this verdict was reached
We do not hold enough verified information about E962 to classify it. Rather than guess, this page says so.
What this is based on
Frequently asked questions
Is E962 halal?
The halal status of E962 is not clearly established.
Where does E962 come from?
E962 is obtained from plant, mineral or synthetic sources, so it raises no animal-derivation concern on its own.
How does E962 relate to Codex/INS numbering and regional food-safety rules?
E962 is identified internationally as Codex/INS 962. EU approval: Yes. Vegetarian status: Vegetarian status unknown.
How this verdict was reached
We do not hold enough verified information about E962 to classify it. Rather than guess, this page says so.
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