Yuhanza OthmanMuhammad Nizam AwangHendun Abd Rahman Shah2024-05-282024-05-2820222023-2-3Othman, Y., Awang, M. N., & Shah, H. A. R. (2023). Legal and Regulatory Challenges of Halal Certification: Insights from Cosmetic Manufacturers on Halal Built-In Implementation. International Journal of Academic Research in Business and Social Sciences, 13(1), 322 – 335.2222-699010.6007/IJARBSS/v13-i1/15785https://hrmars.com/index.php/IJARBSS/article/view/15785/Legal-and-Regulatory-Challenges-of-Halal-Certification-Insights-from-Cosmetic-Manufacturers-on-Halal-Built-In-Implementationhttps://oarep.usim.edu.my/handle/123456789/7480Volume: 13 No: 1 (page: 322 – 335)The halal built-in concept assures that the whole cosmetic manufacturing process complies with the halal requirements and all related aspects of safety, cleanliness, efficacy, and quality. However, the challenges faced by cosmetic manufacturers in halal cosmetics will undermine the effectiveness of the halal built-in concept. This study will examine the legal and regulatory challenges cosmetic producers experience in complying with halal requirements throughout cosmetic production. To achieve the objective, this study adopted a qualitative method in which data were collected through interviews with twelve halal-certified cosmetic manufacturers and two industry experts. This study found that halal cosmetic manufacturers encounter challenges in getting halal raw materials, dealing with unsupportive suppliers, maintaining halal during production, and preparing documentation for the halal application. This study will enlighten suppliers, competent authorities, and the government on the efforts taken by halal cosmetic manufacturers to maintain the halal certification of the products so that it helps reduce all obstacles.en-USHalal Built-In Concept, Halal-Certified Cosmetic Manufacturers, Halal Cosmetic Products.Article322335131