BASF Personal Care & Nutrition GmbH
Global cosmetic ingredients supplier: surfactants, emollients, UV filters, actives, vitamins.
Halal Compliance Stack
Every supplier is assessed across seven independent layers. Layers marked "unassessed" are shown honestly — they haven't been proven either way.
Raw-material inputs have been AI-assessed; buyer diligence should verify supplier declarations and halal evidence for each flagged input.
| Input | Why it matters | Source | Status | Flag | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Actives (e.g., Collagen, Retinol) | Collagen (bovine, porcine, marine) and Retinol (synthetic, fish liver) have specific halal issues requiring source verification [1]. | — | Non-halal | — | |
Emollients (e.g., Glycerin) | Glycerin can be animal or plant-derived; porcine-derived is haram. Palm glycerin is a standard halal alternative [1]. | — | Non-halal | — | |
Fragrance carriers (e.g., Ethanol) | Ethanol in fragrances is highly debated; strict positions (Malaysia, some GCC) prohibit all ethanol [1]. | — | Non-halal | — | |
Surfactants | Cationic surfactants in hair care are often synthetic, but processing aids need checking [1]. | — | Mashbooh | — | |
UV filters | Generally synthetic, low inherent halal risk, but processing aids and cross-contamination should be verified. | — | Compliant | — | |
Vitamins | Vitamins can have animal-derived carriers or processing aids; source and manufacturing process need verification. | — | Mashbooh | — |
Certifications on file
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| Market | Authority | Certifier | Status | Note |
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What this supplier means for buyers
BASF Personal Care & Nutrition GmbH, as a global cosmetic ingredients supplier, faces significant halal compliance considerations, particularly for target markets like Malaysia (MY) and UAE (AE). Key high-risk ingredients include emollients like glycerin, which requires verification of plant-derived sources to avoid porcine contamination, and actives such as collagen, which needs detailed species and slaughter verification [1]. For fragrance carriers, the use of ethanol presents a critical challenge, as Malaysia's MS 2200 adopts a strict prohibition, necessitating alcohol-free alternatives like propylene glycol or dipropylene glycol for market access [1]. The current 'not_assessed' halal position indicates a need for a comprehensive audit of their product portfolio against these specific ingredient risks and market requirements.