Yes — Halal

INS 466

thickeners, gelling agents, phosphates, humectants, emulsifiers

Carboxymethylcellulose, Sodium Salt

Also known as: CMCCellulose GumCarboxymethylcelluloseSodium Carboxymethylcellulose E466 (EU/UK)

Status

Halal

Function

Thickener, stabiliser and water retention agent

Halal

Is INS 466 (Carboxymethylcellulose, Sodium Salt) halal?

Generally accepted as halal. Typically derived from plant or synthetic sources with no prohibited ingredients.

What to do

Safe to buy. This additive is permissible under Islamic dietary law.

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Where is INS 466 used?

INS (International Numbering System) codes are maintained by the Codex Alimentarius Commission and used on food labels in many countries outside the EU. You will commonly see INS 466 on packaging from:

AustraliaNew ZealandMalaysiaSingaporeIndonesiaIndiaSaudi ArabiaUAEGCC countries

In the EU and UK, the same additive appears as E466. The ingredient, halal status, and sourcing considerations are identical — only the labelling system differs.

EU / UK equivalent: E466

INS 466 and E466 refer to the same food additive — Carboxymethylcellulose, Sodium Salt. If you are checking a product purchased in the UK or Europe, look for E466 on the label instead.

See full E466 halal guide →

About INS 466

Emulsifiers and stabilizers - cellulose and derivatives

Sources / Derived From

cellulose (plant) + sodium chloroacetate (synthetic)

Foods that commonly contain INS 466

ice creamgluten-free breadtoothpastelaxativesdiet foods

Frequently Asked Questions

Is INS 466 (Carboxymethylcellulose, Sodium Salt) halal?

INS 466 (Carboxymethylcellulose, Sodium Salt) is classified as Halal. Generally accepted as halal. Typically derived from plant or synthetic sources with no prohibited ingredients.

What is INS 466 used for?

INS 466 is used as a thickener, stabiliser and water retention agent in food products.

What is the difference between INS 466 and E466?

INS 466 and E466 are the same additive — Carboxymethylcellulose, Sodium Salt. INS numbers are used on food labels in Australia, New Zealand, Malaysia, Singapore, Indonesia, India, and GCC countries. The E-number system (E466) is used in EU and UK markets. The halal status is identical regardless of which label system is used.

What foods contain INS 466?

INS 466 (Carboxymethylcellulose, Sodium Salt) is commonly found in: ice cream, gluten-free bread, toothpaste, laxatives, diet foods.

What is INS 466 made from?

INS 466 can be derived from: cellulose (plant) + sodium chloroacetate (synthetic).

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