The free Halal Scanner
Scan a barcode, upload a photo, or type a number to see which ingredients are haram or doubtful.
- Free to use
- No signup
- Nothing to install
- Works in any modern browser
Barcode digits from a snack packet Product name and ingredient list found Checks for pork, alcohol, blood and carmine shown Doubtful items such as gelatin source flagged for follow upOpen the Halal Scanner
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What is the Halal Scanner?
This scanner reads a barcode with your camera, from a photo, or from the number you type. It looks the product up in public food databases and checks the ingredient list against a set of ingredients that are haram or doubtful, such as pork products, alcohol, blood, carmine and shellac.
If a product is not found, you can search by name or paste the ingredient list yourself. An AI helper can then give a plain summary. Ingredient labels can be incomplete, and a product may change its recipe, so the result should be treated as a guide.
3 steps to your result
Open the tool and follow along. Nothing to install.
Pick Camera, Upload, Paste or Barcode. Camera and Upload read the barcode from an image; Barcode lets you type it.
See the product, its ingredients and the checks for pork, alcohol, blood, carmine, shellac and gelatin.
Search by name, or paste the ingredient list and press Analyze to get a summary.
What you get
Type the digits printed under the barcode if the camera struggles in low light.
Check the label itself too; recipes change, and database entries can be out of date.
Look for the name of the halal certifier, not only the word halal.
Pay attention to the doubtful group and ask when the source is not stated.
AZRS tools are free to open and use.
It opens in your browser, so there is nothing to download.
How it compares
A plain look at this tool next to the usual alternative.
| This religion tool | Desktop software | |
|---|---|---|
| Install | Nothing to install | Usually an app or program to install |
| Account | No signup | Depends on the product |
| Cost | Free to use | Free or paid, depends on the product |
Questions people ask
Does a clear result mean the product is halal?
No. It means the scanner did not find a listed haram or doubtful ingredient. A halal certification or a scholar's view is still the stronger assurance.
What does doubtful mean?
An ingredient is doubtful when its source is not stated, such as gelatin, rennet or natural flavours. It can be halal or not depending on where it comes from.
Where do the product details come from?
From public food databases and, when needed, an AI helper. Entries can be incomplete or out of date.
Is the kosher note a halal ruling?
No. The note explains that kosher food is a different category. Questions about eating it should go to a qualified scholar.
Does the page keep my scans?
Recent scans are stored in your own browser so you can reopen them. You can clear them with the Clear all button.
Please note. Guidance only. Confirm any religious ruling with a qualified scholar or your local mosque.
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