Univar Solutions EU
Chemical distribution. Ingredient distributor
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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.
| Status | Input | Why it matters | Source | Status | Flag |
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Enzyme Preparations — | Common audit failure due to porcine peptone in growth medium; requires detailed inquiry into processing aids [2]. | — | Non-halal (assessed)AI-inferred | — | |
Ethanol-containing Flavouring Concentrates/Solvents — | Ethanol origin and level require assessment; the istihalah principle for alcohol is debated [2, 3]. | — | Non-halal (assessed)AI-inferred | — | |
Fatty Acid/Lipid Derivatives (e.g., Stearic Acid, Glycerin) — | Halal status depends critically on the source (animal, plant, mixed, or biodiesel feedstock) and segregation from porcine materials [1, 2, 4]. | — | Non-halal (assessed)AI-inferred | — | |
Gelatin/Collagen — | Porcine gelatin is generally not accepted, and bovine gelatin requires halal-certified abattoir sourcing and species verification [3, 5]. | — | Non-halal (assessed)AI-inferred | — | |
Oleochemical Derivatives (e.g., Surfactants, Emulsifiers) — | Halal status depends on the primary source (plant/animal) and processing methods, including potential for cross-contamination [1, 2]. | — | Non-halal (assessed)AI-inferred | — | |
Processing Aids (e.g., Release Agents) — | Often overlooked, but can contain haram ingredients like tallow-derived stearate, posing cross-contamination risks [2]. | — | Non-halal (assessed)AI-inferred | — |
Certifications on file
Where these certifications open doors
| Market | Authority | Certifier | Status | Note |
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What this supplier means for buyers
Univar Solutions EU, as a raw material and ingredient distributor, presents a high-risk halal profile due to the nature of its product categories. Key inputs such as Fatty Acid/Lipid Derivatives (e.g., Stearic Acid, Glycerin) and Oleochemical Derivatives (e.g., Surfactants, Emulsifiers) are critically source-dependent, with potential for haram animal-derived components or cross-contamination [1, 2, 4]. Enzyme Preparations also pose a significant risk due to potential porcine peptone in growth media [2]. For European B2B buyers targeting Muslim-majority markets, a comprehensive halal audit is essential to verify the source and processing of each ingredient, as the company's overall halal position is currently unassessed. Buyers should ask for detailed supplier declarations and halal evidence for all flagged inputs.
- [1] RAW MATERIALS & INDUSTRIAL CHEMICALS: High-Risk Chemical Categories · sector_intelligence
- [2] FOOD INGREDIENTS & ADDITIVES: E-Number Halal Database (Complete Risk Assessment) · sector_intelligence
- [3] PHARMACEUTICALS & NUTRACEUTICALS: What Gets Certified: The Full Audit Scope · sector_intelligence
- [4] THICKENERS, STABILISERS, EMULSIFIERS (E400–E499) · ingredient_database
- [5] FATTY ACIDS AND LIPID CHEMISTRY · ingredient_database
- [6] EMULSIFIERS AND SURFACTANTS · ingredient_database
- [7] ANTIOXIDANTS (E300–E399) · ingredient_database