Is E904 Halal or Haram? Shellac: Source Checks
Supplier verification neededThe ingredient code alone does not settle the halal status of your product. No certificate covering every supplier or batch is stored here.
Ingredient identity
E904 - Shellac
Catalogue category: glazing agent. Previously catalogued origin: animal (insect). This is background, not a declaration from your supplier.
Identifier matched to Open Food Facts’ collaborative taxonomy on 23 September 2026. This checks a name/code association, not current legal authorisation or religious approval.
Source and scope
Shellac is a resin obtained from lac insects. Check the coating formulation, solvents and the certification standard applicable to the finished product; this catalogue does not assign a universal religious ruling.
Reviewed 2026-09-23. Ingredient background or food-law information only; not halal certification of a finished product.
What to check on the actual product
- Ask the manufacturer for the source material and any processing aids or carriers.
- Match the certificate to the exact product, supplier and market.
- Check its validity dates and the certifier’s requirements.
For current EU food-use rules, consult the European Commission additive database. Regulatory approval and halal certification answer different questions.
Does “not certified” mean haram?
No conclusion follows from the absence of a certificate alone. It identifies a limit in the evidence available here. Ask the manufacturer and the qualified authority you follow.
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