Halal Governance and Assurance: A Comparative Study Between Malaysia and Thailand

Authors

  • Zurina Shafii Islamic Financial and Wealth Management Institute (IFWMI) Universiti Sains Islam Malaysia
  • Siti Norfaizzah Zubir Faculty of Economics and Muamalat Universiti Sains Islam Malaysia
  • Norafni @ Farlina Rahim Department of Muamalat Kolej Pengajian Islam Johor (MARSAH)

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.53840/ijiefer5

Keywords:

Halal, Halal governance, Malaysia Halal industry, Thailand Halal industry

Abstract

This article is a comparative study on the Halal governance between Malaysia and Thailand. The methodology used for comparison are qualitative with content analysis through interviews, audit documents and observation of audit process in Halal certified companies and Islamic Council Province of Krabi, Thailand. It also discuss the dimensions in the comparison which are Halal regulator, regulations, auditors, scope of audit, frequency of audit, validity of certification and the flexiblity of Halal logo usage. This study is significant to the Halal industry, particularly in Halal governance where the industry can learn from both jurisdiction in solidify the Halal ecosystem.

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Published

2020-08-13

How to Cite

Shafii, Z. ., Zubir, S. N. ., & Rahim, N. @ F. . (2020). Halal Governance and Assurance: A Comparative Study Between Malaysia and Thailand. International Journal of Islamic Economics and Finance Research, 1(1 July), 20–31. https://doi.org/10.53840/ijiefer5