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Hukum Bahan Pewarna Cochineal: Kajian Semula Kadar Piawaian Yang Ditetapkan Oleh Muzakarah Jawatankuasa Fatwa MKI
Is cochineal colouring permitted in food, drinks and consumer goods?
Short answer
The 100th National Fatwa Committee meeting (4 to 6 July 2012) ruled that using cochineal colouring in food, drinks and consumer goods is permissible.
A reference, not a fatwa. First sentence of the summary below — read the original fatwa and consult your state authority before acting.
- Authority
- National Fatwa Committee (JAKIM)
- Date
- Status
- Fatwa committee decision
- Series
- Kompilasi Pandangan Hukum Muzakarah Jawatankuasa Fatwa MKI (JAKIM, terbitan 2016)
- Topic
- Food & Halal
No evidence of gazettement in the source — this is not a gazetted fatwa.
Summary
The 100th National Fatwa Committee meeting (4 to 6 July 2012) ruled that using cochineal colouring in food, drinks and consumer goods is permissible. Cochineal is a harmless insect (a female beetle), and the majority of jurists agree that the carcass of an insect without flowing blood is pure. The permitted usage level follows the Ministry of Health Malaysia's standards, as long as no harm results.
Written in our own words from the original fatwa — check the source before acting on it.
Muzakarah bersetuju memutuskan bahawa penggunaan bahan pewarna cochineal dalam makanan, minuman dan barang gunaan adalah diharuskan
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How to cite
Cite the original fatwa and its authority. Rujuk Fatwa is only where you found it.
National Fatwa Committee (JAKIM). “Hukum Bahan Pewarna Cochineal: Kajian Semula Kadar Piawaian Yang Ditetapkan Oleh Muzakarah Jawatankuasa Fatwa MKI”, 6 July 2012. https://www.islam.gov.my/images/ePenerbitan/KOMPILASI_MUZAKARAH_MKI_2016.pdf#hukum-bahan-pewarna-cochineal-kajian-semula-kadar-piawaian-yang-ditetapkan-oleh-muzakarah-jawatankuasa-fatwa-mki. Found via Rujuk Fatwa: https://rujukfatwa.com/en/fatwa/is-cochineal-colouring-permissible-in-food/