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Is Titanium Dioxide halal?

Titanium Dioxide is classified halal for halal use with High confidence. A mineral pigment used to whiten tablets and capsules. Mineral; no halal concern. (Note: banned as food additive in EU.)

Colorant · Confidence: High

Also known as: E171

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What it is

A mineral pigment used to whiten tablets and capsules.

Source:FDA Inactive Ingredient Database (IIG)

Why it's here

Provides opacity and white color.

See:FDA Inactive Ingredient Database (IIG)

Why it may matter

Mineral; no halal concern. (Note: banned as food additive in EU.)

Source:FDA Inactive Ingredient Database (IIG)

Common sources
  • Mineral

Reason codes

noKnownConcern

Evidence & citations1

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Common questions

Is Titanium Dioxide halal?
RxHalal currently classifies Titanium Dioxide as HALAL (High confidence). Mineral; no halal concern. (Note: banned as food additive in EU.) This is information only — not a fatwa or medical advice.
What is Titanium Dioxide used for in medicines?
A mineral pigment used to whiten tablets and capsules. Provides opacity and white color.
What are common sources of Titanium Dioxide?
Common sources include: Mineral. Manufacturers often do not disclose which source is used.

Medicines using this excipient

81 total0 halal76 uncertain5 concern
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Where this excipient turns up across RxHalal's tracked treatment categories.

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