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Generally halal
E901 (Beeswax) is a wax produced by honeybees; it is generally considered permissible, like honey, so it is treated as halal.
Beeswax is a natural wax made by honeybees to build their honeycomb. As a food additive it is used as a glazing agent to give a shine to sweets and coated products, and to wax some fruits.
Collected from honeycomb, melted, filtered and purified into white or yellow beeswax. It is a bee product, like honey.
Beeswax is a product of the honeybee, and the majority view treats bee products such as honey and beeswax as permissible. It is therefore generally classified as halal. As always, the finished product still needs its own verification, and a beeswax glaze may sometimes be applied using a carrier that should be checked.
It may be found in — this does not mean every product below contains it.
BeeswaxWhite beeswaxYellow beeswaxE901Glazing agent (E901)INS number: 901
Ingredient guidance is not certification. Verify the finished product on the MUIS HalalSG register or with the manufacturer.
Check MUIS HalalSGSources: EFSA, FAO/WHO, MUIS · Last reviewed: July 2026 · This guidance is not certification.
Yes — beeswax is a bee product and, like honey, is generally treated as permissible, so it is considered halal. The finished product still needs verification.
It is produced by honeybees. The majority view treats bee products such as honey and beeswax as permissible.
'Beeswax', 'White/Yellow beeswax', 'Cera alba' or 'E901'.
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.