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Fatwa Mengenai Hukum Bahan Pewarna COCHINEAL : Kajian Semula Kadar Piawaian Yang Ditetapkan Oleh Jawatankuasa Muzakarah Fatwa Majlis Kebangsaan Bagi Hal Ehwal Ugama Islam Malaysia
What is the ruling on using cochineal colouring in food, drinks and consumer goods?
Short answer
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
- Perak State Mufti Department
- Date
- Status
- Gazetted
- Series
- Fatwa Yang Diwartakan
- Topic
- Food & Halal
Gazette evidence in the source: Pk.P.U.50
Summary
Using cochineal colouring in food, drinks and consumer goods is permissible. The permitted usage level follows the limits set by the Malaysian Ministry of Health, provided it causes no harm. The fatwa rests on cochineal being a harmless insect, and on the view of the majority of jurists that the carcass of an insect without flowing blood is pure. The Food Regulations 1985 also allow carmine derived from cochineal under Good Manufacturing Practice.
Written in our own words from the original fatwa — check the source before acting on it.
mesyuarat bersetuju memutuskan bahawa penggunaan bahan pewarna cochineal dalam makanan, minuman dan barang gunaan adalah diharuskan dan kadar penggunaan yang dibenarkan adalah mengikut ketetapan pihak Kementerian Kesihatan Malaysia selagi mana ia tidak mendatangkan kemudaratan.
Read the full fatwa on the Perak website (new tab)
How to cite
Cite the original fatwa and its authority. Rujuk Fatwa is only where you found it.
Perak State Mufti Department. “Fatwa Mengenai Hukum Bahan Pewarna COCHINEAL : Kajian Semula Kadar Piawaian Yang Ditetapkan Oleh Jawatankuasa Muzakarah Fatwa Majlis Kebangsaan Bagi Hal Ehwal Ugama Islam Malaysia”, 30 August 2018. https://mufti.perak.gov.my/images/Fatwa/42.pewarnacochineal.pdf. Found via Rujuk Fatwa: https://rujukfatwa.com/en/fatwa/is-using-cochineal-colouring-permissible-perak-fatwa/