A study on application of false trade description towards halal food products

• Main Authors: Ahmad, F., Hussein, M. Z., Roslan, N. F., Husny, Z. J., Rahim, N. S. A., Ramzi, M.
• Format: Article
• Published: ExcelingTech Publishers 2016
• Subjects: QE Geology
• Online Access: http://eprints.utm.my/id/eprint/74267/; https://www.scopus.com/inward/record.uri?eid=2-s2.0-84990028881&partnerID=40&md5=2c35a1495b2e6029dec1505185a54ad0
• Institution: Universiti Teknologi Malaysia

This study elaborate the scenario of Halal industry and the importance of safeguarding the integrity of the Halal certification. Nowadays, it is common to have complaints on the misused of the halal logo. It appears that the Halal certification and logo in deed plays a role in adding value to the product which leads to its rampant abuse. The authors will discuss on the usage of the local law as a means of protection of the Halal food product. A comparison between the previous and current law will show the elaborative expansion of the new legislation to cover the scope of the abuse in the recent time.