Sodium Lauryl Sulphate

Halal status: Source dependent

Sodium lauryl sulphate status depends on its source. IFANCA lists it as requiring investigation as it can be derived from animal fats or plant-based lauric acid. Plant-derived or synthetic SLS is Halal. Animal-derived varieties require verification. In food use it acts as an emulsifier or foaming agent.

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