The future of halal vaccines: market opportunity and global trust

Hashim, Yumi Zuhanis Has-Yun and Abbas, Phirdaous and Samsudin, Nurhusna and Jamaludin, Mohammad Aizat and Mahamad Maifiah, Mohd Hafidz (2026) The future of halal vaccines: market opportunity and global trust. In: The 4th International Conference of Islamic Business Bangkok, 16-17 July 2026, BITEC, Bangkok.

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Abstract

Despite the rapid expansion of the global halal economy and increasing investments in vaccine development across Asia, the halal vaccine sector remains underdeveloped and fragmented, with limited integration between market demand, regulatory frameworks, and production capabilities. In addition, ongoing concerns about transparency and ingredient sourcing continue to affect consumer trust and vaccine acceptance, highlighting the need to examine halal vaccines as both a strategic market opportunity and a mechanism for strengthening public confidence in immunisation systems. While religious authorities have generally endorsed vaccination under the principles of necessity and public welfare, demand for halalcompliant healthcare products continues to grow alongside the expansion of the global halal economy. This development presents a unique opportunity for the halal pharmaceutical sector, particularly in Asia, where the majority of the world's Muslim population resides and where significant investments in vaccine manufacturing have emerged following the COVID-19 pandemic. This paper examines the future potential of halal vaccines in Asia as both a market opportunity and a mechanism for strengthening public trust. Specifically, it examines emerging market opportunities for halal vaccines in Asia, including insights from the National Vaccine Development Roadmap, analyses the role of halal vaccines in strengthening consumer trust and vaccine acceptance, and proposes strategic directions for advancing the regional halal vaccine ecosystem. Drawing on policy documents, industry reports, and relevant literature, the paper argues that halal vaccines should be viewed not merely as religiously compliant products but as strategic instruments for enhancing transparency, consumer trust, and competitiveness within the global biopharmaceutical industry.

Item Type:	Proceeding Paper (Other)
Uncontrolled Keywords:	Halal vaccines, halal economy, market opportunities, consumer trust, Asia.
Subjects:	BPC Science and Technology in Islam
Kulliyyahs/Centres/Divisions/Institutes (Can select more than one option. Press CONTROL button):	International Institute for Halal Research and Training (INHART)
Depositing User:	DR YUMI ZUHANIS HAS-YUN HASHIM
Date Deposited:	27 Oct 2026 17:37
Last Update:	27 Oct 2026 17:37
Queue Number:	2026-10-Q5838
URI:	http://irep.iium.edu.my/id/eprint/132263
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