Mouthwash

Answer

Answered by Chaim Yisrael Abadi

Here is the info from that bulletin - "There are many popular mouthwashes which contain large amounts of glycerin which are certainly not “botul” in the product. These mouthwashes are swished around the mouth several times and then ejected. The company makes no pretense that the glycerin which is used is Kosher. The first Taz in Hilchos Taruvos in Siman 98, as well as all Poskim, prohibit issur to be swished around in one’s mouth." ---The 2nd Taz in Siman 98 is speaking about food (issur) that is edible. We are talking about a non-food used for mouthwash. If there are people who use a food of some sort then yes it is assur--- back to Bulletin "Nevertheless, people, who are usually very careful with matters of Kashruth, are lenient here without Halachic basis to use these uncertified mouthwashes. Some users of non-certified mouthwashes maintain that they are permitted because they are not considered a food. They are nifsal meachila. When asked why they do not use a mouthwash which contains no glycerin or flavours or one under a reliable Hechsher they respond because they have a need to “feel more refreshed”. This response clearly indicates that the non-certified mouthwash is certainly considered a tasty food product which is definitely not nifsal meachila." --- It is not a tasty food product, it is a tasty product but not a food. Plus the issur is not the tasty part it is the nifsal meachila part--- back to Bulletin "The fact that “everyone” uses non-certified mouthwashes is also not a reason to consume a product with a high Tarfus probability." ---- Wasn't this the reason given for the cheese heter???--- No surprises, I guess we can't judge people when parnassa is an issue. Pirkei Avos CYA