Is E306 (Tocopherols (Vitamin E)) Halal?
Doubtful — depends on source
E306 (Tocopherols / Vitamin E) is an antioxidant usually extracted from vegetable oils; most commercial Vitamin E is soy-derived and halal, but the carrier and source can vary, so it is treated as doubtful unless confirmed.
What is E306?
Tocopherols are a group of compounds that make up vitamin E, used as antioxidants to stop fats and oils going rancid. Food-grade E306 is normally extracted from vegetable oils such as soybean, sunflower or palm.
Recovered from vegetable-oil processing (deodoriser distillates) and concentrated. The tocopherols themselves are plant-derived, though any carrier oil used to dilute them can vary.
Why is it doubtful (mushbooh)?
Tocopherols are generally from vegetable oils, which points to halal, but they are classed as doubtful because the carrier oil used with them (and, rarely, the wider process) can vary and is seldom stated. The great majority of commercial Vitamin E is soy- or sunflower-derived and halal; for certainty, look for certification.
Commonly found in
It may be found in — this does not mean every product below contains it.
- Vegetable oils and margarine
- Baked goods and snacks
- Supplements and infant formula
- Meat products (as an antioxidant)
How it appears on labels
TocopherolsMixed tocopherolsE306Vitamin EAntioxidant (E306)INS number: 306
How to verify a product in Singapore
- Ingredient-level guidance is not halal certification — check the complete product, not just this ingredient.
- Look for recognised halal certification, and check the finished product on the official MUIS HalalSG register.
- When the source or processing aids are unclear, contact the manufacturer.
In Singapore, verify the finished product on the MUIS HalalSG register or contact the manufacturer if the source or carrier is unclear.
Check MUIS HalalSGSources: EFSA, FAO/WHO, MUIS · Last reviewed: July 2026 · This guidance is not certification.
Frequently asked questions
Is E306 (Vitamin E / tocopherols) halal?
It is usually extracted from vegetable oils (commonly soy), which is halal, but because the carrier and source can vary and are rarely stated, it is treated as doubtful until confirmed.
Is Vitamin E from animals?
Food-grade E306 is normally plant-derived (from vegetable oils). Synthetic and plant forms are common; confirm if you need certainty.
What names should I look for?
'Tocopherols', 'Mixed tocopherols', 'E306' or 'Vitamin E'.
Related ingredients
Sources & methodology
- Re-evaluation of tocopherols (E 306-309) as food additives — European Food Safety Authority (EFSA) · Vegetable-oil origin and uses
- General Standard for Food Additives (GSFA) Online Database — Codex Alimentarius (FAO/WHO) · Approved uses and INS number
- Halal Certification — HalalSG — Majlis Ugama Islam Singapura (MUIS) · Singapore halal verification process
Humble Halal methodology: we classify additives by their common origin, not by any specific product. A generally-halal ingredient does not make a finished product halal-certified. This page is general guidance, not certification or religious/legal advice — always verify the complete product. Last reviewed July 2026.