Halal Logo Research Articles

Fuzzy logic-based barcode scanning system for food products halal identification

Halal status in food products is fundamental for Muslims and may be crucial for those who are allergic to non-halal ingredients when choosing suitable foods for consumption. However, with the rising demand for food products and the advancement of science and technology, contamination with non-halal substances is likely to occur in food production. Furthermore, some irresponsible food industry players tend to replace halal with non-halal ingredients to reduce costs. Therefore, it is crucial to identify the contents of halal food products to ensure compliance with the guidelines outlined by the Department of Islamic Development Malaysia (JAKIM). In this study, an integrated fuzzy logic barcode scanning system was developed to determine non-halal ingredients and traces in packaged food products. Although the information on food products can be easily accessed from the open-source web data bank, using the proposed fuzzy logic based-barcode scanning system to identify the authenticity of halal food products is an alternative option for providing accurate, reliable, and fast detection. The inputs for the fuzzy logic framework are halal logo, alcohol, animal fats, gelatin, ham, bacon, L-cysteine, lipase, mono-and diglycerides, pepsin, rennet, sodium stearoyl lactylate, vanilla extract, whey, and E-code of E120, E422, E441, E470, E542, and E904. On the other hand, the outputs are halal, uncertain, and non-halal. The fuzzy logic-based barcode system was able to identify the halal status for three different categories: samples with a halal logo, uncertain halal status samples, and non-halal samples.

The importance of drug symbols and halal logos in the pharmaceutical industry: Effect, understanding, and implementation

With its predominantly Muslim population, Indonesia has significant potential in pharmaceuticals and herbal products, making it a focal point for government initiatives to drive growth in the sector. Despite these efforts, compliance with halal standards and obtaining halal certificates still face many challenges. This research examines the efforts to fulfill halal certification obligations by implementing halal standards in pharmaceutical and herbal products. This research uses a descriptive qualitative study; the data was collected through observational reviews and interviews and supplemented with a comprehensive literature study, which includes various sources such as journals, books, online media, and other additional references. This study reveals that setting standards or halal certification involves three parties, namely the Halal Product Assurance Organizing Agency (BPJPH), the Halal Examining Agency (LPH), and the Indonesian Council of Ulama (MUI). BPJPH implements the halal product guarantee. Then BPJPH will submit it to Lembaga Pengkajian Pangan, Obat-obatan dan Kosmetika (LPPOM) as LPH to check the adequacy of documents, compile audits, conduct audits, hold auditor meetings, issue audit memoranda, and submit audit result records to the MUI Halal Fatwa Session. Together with the Fatwa Committee, MUI determines the level of halalness of the product based on the audit results and issues a MUI Halal Decree. Keywords: Herbs, Halal Industry, Halal Certificate, Medicines

Influence of customer intention on patronizing halal logo in the food premises of Malaysia

Influence of customer intention on patronizing halal logo in the food premises of Malaysia

ANTESEDAN DAN KOSEKUENSI DARI ATTITUDE TERHADAP KOSMETIK HALAL

This research aims to analyze the influence of awareness of halal cosmetics users based on Halal Logo, Halal Brand Image, Halal Awareness, Religiosity, Attitude and Behavioral Intention. Data was obtained through distributing online questionnaires to consumers who use or buy halal cosmetic products. The research sample consisted of 200 respondents selected using purposive sampling techniques. The data analysis method used was Structural Equation Model (SEM) using AMOS 24 software. The results showed that of the nine hypotheses proposed, six hypotheses were accepted and three hypotheses were rejected. The rejected hypothesis is that Halal Logo does not have a positive influence on Attitude, Halal Brand Image does not have a positive influence on Behavioral Intention, and Halal Awareness does not have a positive influence on Behavioral Intention.

The significance of halal logo on cosmetic products: A review

The significance of halal logo on cosmetic products: A review

Legal Awareness of Micro and Small Enterprise Operators Regarding Halal Certification: A Maslaha Perspective

The halal certification of food products is essential for consumer protection and should be harmonized with the practices of small-scale micro-producers to ensure security and mutual benefits in accordance with Islamic teachings. However, micro-businesses have been observed to possess varied perceptions toward the certification program. Based on this understanding, the present study aims to categorize awareness of the benefits and legal aspects of digitalizing the process of obtaining the certification using a theoretical legal system approach. In order to achieve the stated objective, qualitative data was gathered from different sources such as micro-business owners, halal certifiers, and beneficiaries of halal-certified food products. The obtained results showed that micro-businesses in serang-Banten often register for halal certification due to regulatory requirements and potential sanctions, rather than a deep understanding of the benefits of halal-certified products. This finding emphasized the persistence of a lack of significant awareness among micro-businesses regarding the advantages of obtaining halal certification. Accordingly, during the course of the investigation, the dominant challenges experienced include administrative complexities in the self-declaration process and the availability of qualified halal certifiers for high-risk food ingredients. To address these issues, there is an essential necessity for the development of a streamlined certification system that supports micro-businesses, facilitates application processes, and monitors the potential misuse of fake halal logos. Lastly, following the observations made, it can be inferred that digitizing the process of halal certification for both the registration and labeling of food products would improve consumer confidence and ease supervision.

Revolutionizing consumer insights: the impact of fMRI in neuromarketing research

This study performs a comprehensive bibliometric (performance analysis) and thematic content analysis of global research in "neuromarketing or consumer neuroscience" and "functional magnetic resonance imaging or fMRI." Utilizing the PRISMA framework and R package software, we analyzed thirty-six Scopus-indexed articles. The USA and California Institute of Technology emerged as leading contributors, with Rangel, A., and Reimann, M., as notable authors. Prominent themes include 'advertising,' 'product,' 'price,' and 'brand', with the “Journal of Consumer Psychology” and “Journal of Neuroscience” being key publications. The most cited article is "Marketing actions can modulate neural representations of experienced pleasantness," with 620 citations. In addition, fMRI has been used to study consumer behavior (impulsiveness, reward, emotion, decision-making, and memory) toward marketing stimuli such as price (WTP), advertising (celebrity endorsement, MSV), product (packaging design), and brand (Halal logo, label, and personality). This study provides an invaluable literature review matrix and detailed insights into the current trends in global neuromarketing research utilizing fMRI. This study highlights the significant impact of fMRI in both academic and commercial realms, offering new insights for targeted marketing and consumer behavior research. It provides valuable guidance for developing more effective advertising strategies, understanding consumer decision-making processes, enhancing business performance, and collaborating academically.

Factors influencing muslims’ purchase intention of halal-certified over-the-counter (OTC) medicines in Bekasi, Indonesia

Self-medication in Indonesia has recently increased; consumers can easily purchase non-prescription medicines, many people use over-the-counter (OTC) medicines as an alternative for self-medication. In this study, the researchers have chosen to address the gap in the literature pertaining to purchase intention on halal pharmaceuticals, whereas, the focus is on purchase intention of halal certified OTC medicines. This study was conducted in Bekasi, Indonesia. 325 Muslim consumers in Bekasi, Indonesia, participated in this study. The information was gathered using questionnaires with convenient sampling techniques. Through utilizing the theory of consumption value, which consists of the factors of functional value (price), functional value (quality), social value (pharmacist advice), emotional value (halal logo), conditional value, and epistemic value of respondents' intentions to purchase halal-certified OTC medicines. The findings of this study, three factors: functional value (quality), emotional value, and epistemic value, have a significant relationship with the purchase intention of halal-certified OTC medicines in Bekasi, Indonesia.

FACTORS DRIVING GEN Z PURCHASING DECISIONS TOWARDS STREET FOOD WITH THE MEDIATING ROLE OF PURCHASE INTENTION

Introduction: This study examines the influence of product knowledge, halal awareness, subjective norms, and attitudes on street food purchasing decisions through purchase intention as a mediating variable. Method: This research includes quantitative research with an explanatory research approach. The population used in this study is Gen Z Muslims in Surabaya. The sample in this study amounted to 330 respondents obtained from the sampling technique, namely accidental sampling. To test the hypotheses built using partial least square (PLS) analysis techniques with Smart-PLS Version 3.2.9 software tools. Results: The results stated that product knowledge, halal awareness, attitude, and subjective norm are not significant effect on purchasing decisions partially. However, all dependent variables affect decisions through purchase intention. Means, customer intentions become critical point before their making purchases. Conclusion and suggestion: In summary, understanding purchase intention through customer behavior is essential to be considered by business actors to increase consumer assessment of these products. In this case, business actors need to educate related to food regulation such as having halal logo and ensure the product safety. By having proper assessment food vendors will be able to promote their product and increase customer purchasing intention. Furthermore, policymakers and related stakeholders also need to support food regulation and safety by having proper law and supply chain of halal ingredients.

Strategi Pengembangan Pariwisata Halal Kota Medan dengan Mengoptimalkan Industri Kreatif

This research aims to determine the potential for halal tourism in the city of Medan, and look for creative industry development strategies that can be used in developing halal tourism in the city of Medan, especially in the Al-Mashun Grand Mosque Area. This research uses quantitative, qualitative descriptive analysis, and the analysis technique used is SWOT analysis. The research results show that the Al-Mashun Grand Mosque area is ready to become a halal tourist area in Medan. The Al-Mashun Grand Mosque area is supported by several creative industries such as culinary, fashion and malls which have complied with Halal tourism requirements such as the availability of a Halal Logo or certification, the availability of prayer and ablution rooms, clean toilets, appropriate waiter clothing. Strategy for product development in the area The Al-Mashun Grand Mosque is part of the awareness to maintain and maintain halal tourism. Even though the Al-Mashun Grand Mosque area is ready to become a halal tourist destination in Medan, it still needs support from the local government for halal certification because there are still restaurants and eating places in the area that do not have halal certification or logos and create halal tour packages to increase the number of tourists. Muslims to visit the Al-Mashun Grand Mosque area. The role of the community is also important in maintaining and maintaining the development of halal tourism in the Al-Mashun Grand Mosque area.

Analysis of Non-Muslim Consumer Sentiment Towards Halal Logo Products: A Case in Indonesia

This study aims to find out how non-Muslim consumers in Manado city view products with the halal logo. The method used is a qualitative approach combined with descriptive statistics, namely data collection through a Google form questionnaire which is distributed to non-Muslim communities living in Manado city, then processed with the SentiStrenght software. The results of this study indicate that non-Muslim consumers in Manado have positive sentiments towards the labeling and quality of halal products, as well as neutral sentiments towards the correlation between halal products and religious issues. This is because products that have a halal logo signify the authenticity of the product and meet halal requirements and have good quality. So if halal food can be aligned with the perceptions of non-Muslim consumers, then there will be opportunities to further expand the halal food market for non-Muslim consumers. Thus, this can provide an opportunity for non-Muslim consumers that halal food has universal values, that is, it can be consumed by anyone who needs it.

THE APPLICATION OF TORT LAW IN ADDRESSING ISSUES IN HALAL PHARMACEUTICAL PRODUCTS: SAFEGUARDING CONSUMER RIGHTS

The demand for Halal pharmaceutical products in Malaysia has been on the rise, but this positive trend is accompanied by concerning issues such as the use of fake Halal logos and the inclusion of non-Halal ingredients in pharmaceutical products, which present risks to consumers and undermine trust in the industry. Accordingly, tort law emerges as one of the legal mechanisms for consumers seeking redress in cases involving fake Halal logos and non-Halal ingredients. With the application of a doctrinal method based on qualitative legal research methodology, this article analyses the remedies under tort law. The study investigates the effectiveness of remedies provided by tort law in dealing with these issues. Findings reveal that the existing remedies under tort law do not entirely safeguard consumers’ apprehensions related to fake Halal logos and non-Halal ingredients. Therefore, there is a need for a comprehensive review of existing laws to ensure that they provide complete protection for consumers and help to promote the continuous growth of the Halal pharmaceutical industry in Malaysia.

Are online meatball restaurants in Indonesia committed to their declared Halal label?

Background and Aim: Halal restaurants participating in online food delivery services do not require halal certification. The Halal status of products through the Halal logo provides the consumer with information on the basis of which he decides to buy. Online transactions involve potential risks related to online processes, payment methods, and product quality. The aim of this study was to determine whether a declared Halal label is in accordance with the business processes implemented. Materials and Methods: Halal authentication of Gofood's meatball partner products in Yogyakarta and Solo Raya determined the incompatibility of meatball ingredients. Sixty meatball samples were collected from Yogyakarta and 30 samples from Solo Raya. Halal certification test was carried out using the thermal cycle polymerase chain reaction method at Universitas Gadjah Mada Animal Husbandry Laboratory and the results were used to identify pork contamination in meatballs. The addition of pork or pork meatballs was used as a control. Results: Eight meatball restaurants in the Solo Raya and Yogyakarta areas were found to be contaminated with pig DNA. The results of the tracing materials and processes, i.e., the grinding stage, are critical because all samples were supposed to be made from beef. It is known from interviews that contamination with pig DNA at the milling stage was accidental. Conclusion: Restaurants that sell meatballs are committed to adhering to product labels that are 91.1% safe from pork contamination. The Halal and original beef labels were in accordance with their statements. This study highlights the concept of Halal authentication with traceability to overcome pork contamination in meat products. Keywords: halal authentication, halal supply chain, online food delivery, traceability.

Multidimensional Trust in Halal Logo of Food Products : A Study in Local Cultural Context

Multidimensional Trust in Halal Logo of Food Products : A Study in Local Cultural Context

Collaboration Model in the Development of Halal Tourism in Indonesia: Case Study in Batam City, Riau Islands Province

Halal tourism as a new phenomenon in the tourism industry continues to grow along with the increasing number of Muslim tourists throughout the world, in developing halal tourism in Indonesia (case study in Batam City). The research method was carried out using a qualitative descriptive approach, with the technique of determining informants purposively, with the Head of the Department of Tourism and Culture as the Key Informant. The findings show that the collaborative model for developing halal tourism in the city of Batam is PENTAHELIX, where there are five helixes/elements involved, namely government, private sector, community, academics, and mass media. With the collaboration between actors/helix still not being optimal, it creates obstacles in efforts to promote halal tourism. Apart from that it was also found that there is still low human resource competency, there are no regulations governing it, and the lack of business actors managing halal logos. Therefore, the recommendations given are to increase cooperation between actors, increase socialization about halal logos, and increase HR competency. The government’s role in this matter is an important key to promoting and developing halal tourism in the city of Batam, considering that Batam city is one of the cities in the Riau Islands province which is one of the provinces that has become a leading halal tourism destination in Indonesia.
 Keywords: model, collaboration, development, halal tourism

Vietnamese Phở Restaurant Choices: Halal Culinary Lifestyle in the People of Jakarta-West Java-Banten

Vietnamese restaurants in Jakarta, West Java, Banten Provinces are growing quite rapidly. Along with the immediate implementation and threat of sanctions from halal guarantee regulations in Indonesia based on Law No. 33 of 2014, followed by PP No. 31 of 2019, and it is now converted into Law No. 11 of 2020 and Law No. 6 of 2023 concerning Stipulation of Government Regulations in Lieu of Law no. 2 of 2022 concerning Job Creation Becomes Law. There are two types of Vietnamese restaurants in Indonesia: (1) with the Indonesian halal logo; and (2) does not have any. The aim of this research is to find out whether there is an influence of consumer awareness and knowledge, the Indonesian halal logo, and religiosity on purchasing decisions at Vietnamese restaurants, as well as the lifestyle of the people. Research Design/Method uses the SEM PLS, to determine the testing sample, describes it using a descriptive and verification approach, explaining the the cause and effect relationship between variables. Results show that the Indonesian Muslims in three selected provinces stated that their decision to enjoy in Vietnamese restaurants had a significant influence both in terms of their religiosity and the Indonesian halal logo. The awareness and knowledge variables have the smallest and insignificant influence on purchasing decisions that influence lifestyle. Discussion: It is an urgent situation in Indonesia to accelerate the socialization of its halal guarantee, before many victims fall due to have violated the Halal Product Guarantee regulations in Indonesia, with criminal sanctions imposed.

Faktor-Faktor Yang Mempengaruhi Perilaku Konsumsi Mahasiswa Muslim dan non-Muslim terhadap Makanan Halal di Jatinangor Kabupaten Sumedang

This journal examines the Factors Influencing the Consumption Behavior of Muslim and non-Muslim Students in Jatinangor. This study aims to describe whether the halal logo, the level of religiosity, food ingredients, and the manufacturing process have a significant effect on the decision to buy halal food. This study uses a quantitative approach with multiple linear regression methods. The objects studied were Muslim and non-Muslim students in Jatinangor with a sample size of 126 students. The result is that factors such as the halal logo, the level of religiosity, food ingredients, and the manufacturing process have a significant effect on the decision to buy halal food. This means that the more food products that use the halal logo, the higher one's religiosity, the more attention to food ingredients, and the more knowledge about the manufacturing process, the more students decide to buy halal food.

Discourse of Consumer Perception: How Important is Halal Value Chain at Cosmetic Products for Women?

In the era of globalization, the rapid growth of economic, technological, and cultural aspects has significantly increased the living needs of the population. This research adopts a discourse analysis approach to explore the importance of Halal Beauty Products for Women in Indonesia, focusing on the halal supply chain management aspects within the cosmetics industry. Cosmetics have evolved into a primary necessity for enhancing women's beauty, contributing to the flourishing cosmetics industry in Indonesia. This qualitative research employs in-depth interviews with five respondents aged 17-22 to unravel consumer perceptions of Halal Beauty Products. Data collection utilizes semi-structured interviews, allowing for deeper exploration and potential adjustments to the interview process. Thematic analysis is applied to the gathered data, comprising positive reviews, celebrity endorsements, and the significance of kosher insignia in the adoption of halal cosmetics. The research identifies that while positive reviews and celebrity endorsements influence consumer perceptions, the halal symbol plays a crucial role due to limited consumer comprehension of the halal value chain. The halal logo emerges as a pivotal factor in instilling consumer confidence in the halal authenticity of cosmetics. In conclusion, consumer trust in halal cosmetics is influenced by the halal seal, endorsements, and positive reviews, even though awareness of the halal value chain remains limited among consumers. This discourse analysis sheds light on the dynamics of consumer perceptions, emphasizing the role of discourse elements in shaping trust in the halal cosmetics market.

Analysis of The Contention of Religious Ideology and Halal Industry in Social Media about Halal Logo Rebranding

The Halal Product Guarantee Agency (BPJPH) halal logo design has pros and cons for Indonesian Muslims in terms of Arabic calligraphy, the shape of the halal logo, which resembles a wayang, and a total change from the previous halal logo of the Indonesian Council of Ulama (Majelis Ulama Indonesia). This research aims to analyze the phenomenon of the halal industry in Indonesia in the context of the contention between religious and industrial ideologies on social media, focusing the study on the controversial rebranding of the halal logo. This research uses a qualitative analysis method with a mass communication and political science approach to understand the substance and objectives of the various parties involved in the halal logo controversy on social media. This research indicates that a total change of the halal logo is not urgent in improving the quality of halal product guarantee services in Indonesia. The BPJPH halal logo design prioritizes artistic expression rather than Halal writing in Arabic as a sign that the product is "Halal," so it is difficult to read as a "Halal" sign. The essence of the halal logo is that it is a sign that the product has been certified halal by BPJPH so that the certainty of halal writing is easier and quicker for consumers to understand.

The Existence and Consistency of Halal Certificates in the Global Ecosystem of Halal Products and Services

Halal certification is an absolute requirement for the eligibility of goods and services for Muslims, however, halal is not just a piece of paper or a halal logo, but more to the substance of the process and quality of halal guarantees. The research objective is to examine the position of the Ministry of religion in guaranteeing the halal-ness of products and services. The author uses a normative juridical research form with a statutory regulatory approach related to halal product guarantees. The author concludes that cooperation and synergy between institutions under the Ministry of Religion including the Halal Product Guarantee Agency (LPH) and MUI and the supervisory agency (BPOM) are crucial in ensuring the halal supply chain of products and services to maintain the halal ecosystem both formally and substantially. The author thinks that in regulations related to halal product guarantees, there are inconsistencies and also the occurrence of ambiguity in norms which has the potential to create legal uncertainty as stated in articles 171 and 172 of Government Regulation Number 39 of 2021 which are contradictory in content where article 171 states that Government Regulation Number 30 of 2019 can still apply as long as it does not conflict with the law on halal product guarantees, while Article 172 states that the previous PP is repealed and no longer valid.