E-code guide
E284Boric Acid
HalalPreservative
E284

Boric Acid

Preservative

SANHA classifies this as halal.
Based on 1 cited authority. Confidence: medium.

What authorities say

1 authority on record
1says Halal
Saying Halal1 of 1

Why this verdict

E284 is boric acid, a preservative with very limited food use, permitted in some countries for caviar. SANHA classifies E284 as Halaal. SANHA is the only authority in the source corpus to publish a position on this preservative. It is obtained from mineral sources.

Common questions

Is E284 halal?

Boric Acid (E284) is classified halal. SANHA classifies it as halal.

What is E284 made from?

Boric Acid (E284) is a mineral.

Only SANHA has a published position on this additive. The verdict is provisional until more authorities weigh in.
Last reviewed by the HalalHQ research team in May 2026.