Rahmatullah, Slamet Haryono, Muh Zaitun Ardi, Syaefullah, Viant Anggi Saputra
The halal industry in Indonesia has experienced rapid growth, but the implementation of halal certification still encounters issues. The main challenges include misuse of the halal logo, limited enforcement of the Law No. 33 of 2014 concerning Halal Product Guarantee and its regulatory mechanisms, and inadequate consumer protection at both the national and international levels. This situation has sparked debate over whether micro-enterprises seek halal certification for religious reasons or primarily in response to market pressures, raising broader concerns about the decline of spiritual values in contemporary halal practices. This study uses a critical qualitative method with an interdisciplinary approach, combining insights from Islamic economics, Islamic studies, and the sociology of religion, while the maqāṣid al-syarī‘ah framework and Islamic economic law serve as the theoretical basis. Findings indicate that halal certification serves both religious and economic purposes, with the two dimensions reinforcing each other. While Halal certification represents moral responsibility and a value of worship, it is also embedded in a global production and distribution system governed by legal frameworks and market logic. The study concludes that the most significant challenge lies in the trade-off between spiritual orientation and economic interests, which can be addressed through more effective Halal certification management. Furthermore, this study argues that strengthening the enforcement of Law No. 33 of 2014 and adopting the proposed Participatory Halal Governance theory can inform halal governance policy reform, improve consumer protection, provide legal certainty, and strengthen Indonesia's competitiveness in the global halal economy. © 2025, Maulana Malik Ibrahim State Islamic University of Malang. All rights reserved.
Universitas Islam Negeri Sunan Kalijaga Yogyakarta, Indonesia; Sekolah Tinggi Agama Islam Darud Dakwah wal-Irsyad Maros, Indonesia; Universitas Negeri Yogyakarta, Indonesia
