Symrise AG
Flavours, fragrances, cosmetic ingredients, pet food.
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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Cosmetic ingredients (e.g., Glycerin, Collagen) | Many cosmetic ingredients like glycerin and collagen have animal-derived sources (e.g., porcine) that are haram or require halal slaughter verification [3]. | — | Non-halal | — | |
Emulsifiers | Emulsifiers can be derived from animal fats (tallow) or plants; animal-derived sources require verification of species and slaughter [1, 2]. | — | Mashbooh | — | |
Enzymes | Enzymes are often produced by fermentation, which carries a high risk if pork-based peptone is used in the culture medium [1, 7]. | — | Non-halal | — | |
Flavourings | Flavourings can contain alcohol carriers or fermentation-derived ingredients requiring verification of culture media [1, 7]. | — | Mashbooh | — | |
Fragrances | Fragrances often contain ethanol as a carrier, which is prohibited in cosmetics by strict halal standards like Malaysia MS 2200 [3]. | — | Non-halal | — |
Certifications on file
Where these certifications open doors
| Market | Authority | Certifier | Status | Note |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| No recognition data mapped for this supplier's certifiers. | ||||
What this supplier means for buyers
Symrise AG, as a producer of flavours, fragrances, and cosmetic ingredients, operates in sectors with established halal certification processes but also significant inherent risks. For example, their 'Fragrances' are high-risk due to common ethanol carriers, which are prohibited by strict standards like Malaysia MS 2200 for the MY market [3]. Similarly, 'Enzymes' and other fermentation-derived ingredients require detailed inquiry into culture media to avoid porcine contamination [7]. While the food ingredients sector is mature for halal certification [1], Symrise's current 'not_assessed' halal position indicates a critical audit gap for B2B buyers targeting MY, AE, and TR markets. Buyers should request specific halal certifications for each product, ensuring recognition by relevant authorities in their target markets.