The Juxtaposition of Food Safety and Halal Regulations

Ainil Hawa Mohamad Fauzi; Hafiza Yahya; Nazariyah Yahaya; Mohd Sukri Hassan; Hanis Nadia Yahya

doi:10.61707/17ts6z58

Authors

Ainil Hawa Mohamad Fauzi Faculty of Science and Technology, Universiti Sains Islam Malaysia, Bandar Baru Nilai, 71800, Nilai, Negeri Sembilan, Malaysia
Hafiza Yahya Faculty of Science and Technology, Universiti Sains Islam Malaysia, Bandar Baru Nilai, 71800, Nilai, Negeri Sembilan, Malaysia…, Institute of Fatwa and Halal, Universiti Sains Islam Malaysia, Bandar Baru Nilai, 71800, Nilai, Negeri Sembilan, Malaysia
Nazariyah Yahaya Faculty of Science and Technology, Universiti Sains Islam Malaysia, Bandar Baru Nilai, 71800, Nilai, Negeri Sembilan, Malaysia…, Institute of Fatwa and Halal, Universiti Sains Islam Malaysia, Bandar Baru Nilai, 71800, Nilai, Negeri Sembilan, Malaysia
Mohd Sukri Hassan Faculty of Science and Technology, Universiti Sains Islam Malaysia, Bandar Baru Nilai, 71800, Nilai, Negeri Sembilan, Malaysia..., Institute of Fatwa and Halal, Universiti Sains Islam Malaysia, Bandar Baru Nilai, 71800, Nilai, Negeri Sembilan, Malaysia
Hanis Nadia Yahya Faculty of Science and Technology, Universiti Sains Islam Malaysia, Bandar Baru Nilai, 71800, Nilai, Negeri Sembilan, Malaysia…, Institute of Fatwa and Halal, Universiti Sains Islam Malaysia, Bandar Baru Nilai, 71800, Nilai, Negeri Sembilan, Malaysia.

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.61707/17ts6z58

Keywords:

Food Safety, Food Quality, Halal Assurance, Halal Food, Food Industry

Abstract

Food safety is a requirement in the food industry for sustainable health and well-being of the public. Meanwhile, halal food assurance is crucial to address the halal food market segment. Currently, there are varying approach to these regulations around the globe. The objective of this review is to compare these two regulations and identify the variation that exists. This review uses a qualitative approach to study the available literature on the topic. The findings highlight the variation in regulations for both food safety and halal matter that vary from country to country. The motivation for the regulations in place is dependent on geographic, demographic, and socio-economic backgrounds. Attempts have taken place to harmonize these regulations but the reality of achieving uniformity is unrealistic. It is important to understand the similarities and differences of these regulations so improvements can be made for the benefit of food producers and consumers.