The academic and religious scholars’ opinion on mandatory implementation of Malaysia Halal Certification Scheme (MHCS)

Abu Bakar, Ibrahim and Man, Sa'adan (2024) The academic and religious scholars’ opinion on mandatory implementation of Malaysia Halal Certification Scheme (MHCS). In: International Conference on Islam in Malay World (ICON IMAD XIII) - Persidangan Antarabangsa Islam di Alam Melayu, 30th-31st July 2024, Faculty of Islamic Sciences, Prince of Songkla University, Pattani Campus.

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Abstract

Food Industries in Malaysia have implemented the Malaysian Halal Certification Scheme (MHCS) on voluntary basis for nearly 50 years. This long experience should be exploited to boost the implementation of mandatory MHCS involving all categories of food premises. The aim of this qualitative study was to analyze the opinion of renown academic and religious scholars in Malaysia whether mandatory MHCS is suitable or not to be implemented involving all categories of food premises. Seven academic and religious scholars were purposedly selected and interviewed using thematic guided questionnaire. All of their opinions were recorded and discussed in detail according to the themes. The result show that even though there were many different opinions among the respondents, but all the opinions were toward an agreement to allow the mandatory implementation of MHCS in Malaysia. The implementation should be by stages according to the factors of races, religious and the size of business. The halal scheme also must be simple without compromising of food safety and quality factors. The implementation should also accompany by awareness campaign to the society.

Item Type:	Proceeding Paper (Plenary Papers)
Additional Information:	5138/119638
Uncontrolled Keywords:	Religious Scholars, Mandatory, Halal Certificate and Food Business.
Subjects:	BPH Islamic Economics > BPH117 Consumption. Halal issues. Standards. Certification. Halal status BPH Islamic Economics > BPH117.5 Halal Education, Halal Training BPK Islamic law. Shari'ah. Fiqh
Kulliyyahs/Centres/Divisions/Institutes (Can select more than one option. Press CONTROL button):	International Institute for Halal Research and Training (INHART)
Depositing User:	Dr Ibrahim Abu Bakar
Date Deposited:	20 Feb 2025 09:39
Last Modified:	20 Feb 2025 09:39
URI:	http://irep.iium.edu.my/id/eprint/119638

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