I was reading recent Fatwas, and came across a question about carmine (cochineal). In Fatwaa 12 September 2012 it says Halal and 9 September it says Haram. Please clarify.

Assalamu Alaikum.

i was reading recent fatwas, and came across a question about carmine (cochineal). in fatwa 12 september 2012  it says halal and 9 september 2012 it says haram. please clarify.

In the Name of Allah, the Most Gracious, the Most Merciful.

As-salāmu ‘alaykum wa-rahmatullāhi wa-barakātuh.

Your question refers.

Fatwaa #22225 of 12 September 2012 refers to Cochineal (E120) while Fatwaa # 22226 of 09 September 2012 refers to Allura Red AC (E129).

And Allah Ta’āla Knows Best                                       

Ismail Desai,
Student Darul Iftaa
Durban, South Africa

Checked and Concurred by,
Moulana Abdul Azeem Bin Abdur Rahmaan

Student Darul Iftaa