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