A comparison of halal inspection process between federal and state halal certification body in Malaysia

Halal certification is an important system for the award of halal status to product and services to ensure that anything to be certified halal are complying with the Shariah. Halal inspection is the key process that details out the Shariah and failure to do so is detrimental to its compliance. The rising demand of halal products shows a need to have an efficient system for the Muslim community. However, it poses a challenge as the different sects of Muslims may have different halal interpretations and limited resources to perform the inspection. Thus, it is crucial to identify issues among different Halal Certification Bodies. This study aims to investigate the differences in halal inspection practices in Malaysia through interviews with halal certification experts. The findings identify several problems that may influence the halal certification efficiency which will be helpful in the search for a better way to utilise information technology.