HALAL INDUSTRY CERTIFICATION IN BANDUNG, INDONESIA: OPPORTUNITIES AND CHALLENGES
(a) AKHMAD YUSUP, S,SY., M.SC- (b) EVA MISFAH BAYUNI, S.E.I., M.E.SY- (c) ZIA FIRDAUS NUZULA, S.SY., M.E- (d) YENI HARYATI- (e) MIFTAH RIZKY NUR ALFIANI- (f) NADHIFA AYUSHA LESMANA

FACULTY OF SHARIA
DEPARTMENT OF ISLAMIC ECONOMICS AND LAW
UNIVERSITAS ISLAM BANDUNG, INDONESIA

Abstract

Products and services that do not have a halal mark become a consideration for consumption. Therefore, several Muslim countries have Halal Certification Bodies. For instance, The Assessment Institute for Foods, Drugs, and Cosmetics - Indonesian Council of Ulama as known as the LPPOM MUI in Indonesia.
The West Java Provincial Industry and Trade Office recently handed over Halal Certificates to 300 Small and Medium Industries in West Java, especially in Bandung. It seems that the food and service industry players only see this certification as a license. The perception of the halal certification process is expensive and creates several obstacles in its implementation.
This study describes the mechanisms and procedures for Halal Industry Certification, its opportunities and challenges, and the Halal Industry sub-sector that can be developed in Bandung, Indonesia. Generally, the result is expected to be able to regenerate the Halal Industry players^ enthusiasm to be able to build and contribute to the economy of the people of West Java and particularly in Bandung through research and other forms of community service.
This research uses qualitative research methods through a literature study with normative juridical research because data is sourced from literature studies. Then analysed descriptively-qualitatively to be used as an academic reference to contribute to the development of legal reform for the Halal Industry Certification in West Java, including Bandung, Indonesia.

Keywords: Halal Certification, Halal Industry, Opportunities and Challenges

Topic: Economic Welfare in Terms of Islamic Perspective