Ahmad Al-Ihsan Al-Azmi, Anis Hamizah Hamid

The Challenges of Implementing Halal Assurance Practices in an Organic Halal-Certified Slaughterhouse at Negeri Sembilan

Introduction

The challenges of implementing halal assurance practices in an organic halal-certified slaughterhouse at negeri sembilan. Challenges of Halal Assurance in an organic Halal-certified slaughterhouse Negeri Sembilan, covering funding, staffing, and traceability, with strategic digital solutions.

Abstract

The primary purpose of Halal Assurance practices is to support an industry that upholds Islamic morality and ethical standards, guaranteeing that consumers are receiving not only permissible but also safe and healthy food. This study explores the difficulties faced by a Halal-Certified slaughterhouse for organic chicken located at Nilai, Negeri Sembilan to face the world explosive growth of halal market. The study names financial limitation, challenges in recruiting expert personnel in managing halal slaughtering process and product traceability concerns as the main roadblocks. Through qualitative interviews with the Internal halal committee members, this study identifies key obstacles to upholding halal standards, including insufficient funding for training and equipment and labour-intensive manual traceability systems. The study also found the strategic solutions by Delima Emas, such as streamlining operations, improving training programs and upgrading traceability systems with digital recordkeeping and advanced analytics.

Review

This paper addresses a highly pertinent and timely topic concerning the implementation challenges of Halal Assurance Practices (HAP) within an organic halal-certified slaughterhouse in Negeri Sembilan. In an era of explosive growth in the global halal market, understanding the practical difficulties faced by industries committed to upholding Islamic ethical standards and consumer safety is crucial. The study effectively identifies key roadblocks such as financial limitations, challenges in recruiting expert personnel for halal processes, and product traceability concerns. The qualitative approach, involving interviews with internal halal committee members, provides valuable insights into the on-the-ground realities and specific obstacles encountered. While the study offers a valuable initial exploration, its current scope appears to be a focused case study on a single entity, Delima Emas, which, while providing depth, limits the generalizability of the findings across the broader industry. The abstract could also benefit from further detail on the qualitative methodology employed, such as the number of interviews conducted, the specific thematic areas explored, and the analytical framework used to derive the findings. Moreover, it is unclear whether the "strategic solutions by Delima Emas" were identified *by* the study as innovative responses or if they were pre-existing company initiatives, and whether their effectiveness was evaluated as part of this research. Despite these points, the paper makes a significant practical contribution by highlighting specific, actionable areas for improvement within the halal supply chain. The identification of issues like insufficient funding for training and equipment, and the critical need for upgraded digital traceability systems, offers concrete guidance for both industry practitioners and regulatory bodies. Overall, this paper provides a valuable foundation for further research and practical improvements in the organic halal sector, and with appropriate elaboration in the full manuscript regarding its methodological rigor and broader implications, it holds the potential to inform best practices in this vital industry.

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