Halal Scanner

وَكُلُوا مِمَّا رَزَقَكُمُ اللَّهُ حَلَالًا طَيِّبًا

And eat of what Allah has provided for you [which is] lawful and good.

Al-Ma'idah 5:88

Halal
Scanner

Scan a US grocery barcode to see which ingredients may not be halal.

Result Definitions

Halal certifiedA halal label is listed for it.

No haram foundNothing flagged. Not certified.

DoubtfulAn ingredient's source is unknown, or scholars differ on it (mashbooh).

HaramContains a prohibited ingredient.

No data / not foundNot in the database yet. Check the package.

Tap Allow when asked for the camera. Video stays on your phone; only the barcode number is looked up.

Ingredient check only, not a religious ruling. Data: Open Food Facts and USDA.

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Point the camera at the barcode.

1Hold the barcode inside the box, straight on.

2Jars and cans: step back about a foot and tap 2x zoom.

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Ingredient check only, not a religious ruling. Data: Open Food Facts and USDA.

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Previous scans.

Saved on this phone only. Last 30 products. Results use the current rules when reopened.

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Ingredient guide.

Every ingredient the app flags. Tap one for details.

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Limits & privacy.

Product data is entered by volunteers (Open Food Facts) or manufacturers (USDA). It can be missing or out of date.
The app can't confirm halal certification. Check the package for a symbol.
Vegetarian and kosher labels are taken as listed, not verified.
Text read from a photo can contain misread words. Check it against the label before tapping Check.
Ingredient check only, not a religious ruling.

Video stays on your phone. Only the barcode number is sent, to Open Food Facts and USDA.
Ingredient photos are read on your phone and not uploaded.
Previous scans are saved in this browser only.

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Ingredients.

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