Publication: Addressing Halal Industry Sustainability Through Halal Certification Bodies and IR.4.0 Techonology
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2021-08-23
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Universiti Sains Islam Malaysia
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Demand for halal certified foods and beverages by Millennial Muslims have been expanding fast, thus Muslim majority countries have no choice but import from Muslim minority countries who control 90% of the global halal market. The need for reputable halal certification bodies (HCBs) to expedite the exponentially growing halal market has become pivotal to halal industry growth. Since different HCBs apply differing assessment criteria, standardisation of halal standards across the globe becomes critical. Yet, history shows that reconciliation and harmonisation of halal standards is nearly impossible due to the differing madhabs and sensitivities of sovereign powers. The chaos brought by COVID-19 pandemic and its associated restrictions, has hastened the application of Fourth Industrial Revolution technology (IT4.0), including deployment of drones to assess halal compliance; and utilization of Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP), Artificial Intelligence, Blockchain Technology, Internet of Things (IoT), and radio-frequency identification system (RFID) for halal integrity assurance. This study seeks to assess the level of difference in the set of valuation criteria currently practiced by 8 HCBs from Muslim majority and minority countries, and if harmonisation can be achieved while respecting each nation’s culture and sovereignty. Recommendations are also made on how IR4.0 technology can be implemented to support halal industry sustainability and societal wellbeing.
Keywords: Halal certification bodies; Halal integrity; IR4.0 technology; blockchain; Internet of Things
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3rd INTERNATIONAL HALAL MANAGEMENT CONFERENCE (3rd IHMC 2021)
“Sustainability and Empowerment of Halal Industry in The Midst of COVID19-Pandemic”
Date: 23rd – 24th August 2021, Malaysia
eISBN: 978-967-440-956-2
Organised by : Faculty of Economy and Muamalat, USIM
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Halal certification bodies;, Halal integrity;, IR4.0 technology;, blockchain;, Internet of Things