Is E519 (Cupric Sulphate / Copper Sulphate) Halal?

MUIS lists E519 (Cupric Sulphate / Copper Sulphate) as halal. It is a mineral (inorganic) substance and no animal material is involved in producing it. The status applies to the additive itself; the finished product still needs its other ingredients checked.

Cupric sulphate (copper sulphate) is a copper salt used in very small amounts as a colour fixative and copper nutrient. It is more commonly used in agriculture and water treatment.

• limited food applications
• copper nutrient in animal feed
• wine fining

• E519 on its own is not a reason to avoid a product.
• The finished product still needs its other ingredients checked — look for a halal certification logo (MUIS, JAKIM, MUI, HMC or similar) when in doubt.
• Halal status here follows the MUIS food additive listing; rulings can differ between certification bodies.

copper gluconate, iron sulphate, manganese sulphate

E519 (Cupric Sulphate/Copper Sulphate) is halal for Muslims according to the MUIS food additive listing. Cupric sulphate (copper sulphate) is a copper salt used in very small amounts as a colour fixative and copper nutrient.

Cupric sulphate (copper sulphate) is a copper salt used in very small amounts as a colour fixative and copper nutrient. It is more commonly used in agriculture and water treatment.

E519 is commonly found in limited food applications, copper nutrient in animal feed, and wine fining.