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Hukum Bahan Pewarna Cochineal: Kajian Semula Kadar Piawaian Yang Ditetapkan Oleh Muzakarah Jawatankuasa Fatwa Majlis Kebangsaan Bagi Hal Ehwal Agama Islam Malaysia
What is the ruling on using cochineal colouring in food?
Short answer
The Selangor State Fatwa Committee, in its meeting 1/2013 on 29 January 2013, decided that using cochineal colouring in food 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
- Selangor State Mufti Department
- Status
- Fatwa committee decision
- Series
- Keputusan Fatwa Tidak Diwartakan
- Topic
- Food & Halal
No evidence of gazettement in the source — this is not a gazetted fatwa.
Summary
The Selangor State Fatwa Committee, in its meeting 1/2013 on 29 January 2013, decided that using cochineal colouring in food is permissible. The decision followed a review of the views and arguments presented by the members, as a re-examination of the standard level previously set by the National Fatwa Committee.
Written in our own words from the original fatwa — check the source before acting on it.
Hukum menggunakan bahan pewarna cochineal dalam pemakanan adalah diharuskan.
Read the full fatwa on the Selangor website (new tab)
How to cite
Cite the original fatwa and its authority. Rujuk Fatwa is only where you found it.
Selangor State Mufti Department. “Hukum Bahan Pewarna Cochineal: Kajian Semula Kadar Piawaian Yang Ditetapkan Oleh Muzakarah Jawatankuasa Fatwa Majlis Kebangsaan Bagi Hal Ehwal Agama Islam Malaysia”, date not stated. https://www.muftiselangor.gov.my/2023/10/26/hukum-bahan-pewarna-cochineal-kajian-semula-kadar-piawaian-yang-ditetapkan-oleh-muzakarah-jawatankuasa-fatwa-majlis-kebangsaan-bagi-hal-ehwal-agama-islam-malaysia/. Found via Rujuk Fatwa: https://rujukfatwa.com/en/fatwa/ruling-on-cochineal-colouring-in-food/