Focus and Scope
1. Halal Industry and Economic Development
- Contribution of the halal industry to national economies
- Halal tourism, Muslim-friendly Tourism and its economic potential
- Halal investment opportunities and challenges
- Government policies supporting halal industry growth
- Market trends and forecasts in the global halal industry
- Competitiveness of halal SMEs in the global market
- Impact of halal industry development on employment and entrepreneurship
2. Sharia Compliance in Products and Services
- Ethical finance and Islamic banking principles in halal industries
- Sharia compliance in fintech and digital payment systems
- Halal hospitality and tourism services
- Islamic business ethics and corporate governance
- Comparison between sharia-compliant and conventional business models
- Legal challenges in enforcing sharia compliance in global markets
- Case studies of sharia-compliant business models
3. Halal Food and Beverages
- Halal slaughtering methods and animal welfare considerations
- Ingredients authentication and detection of non-halal substances
- Cross-contamination risks and prevention in food processing
- Halal food safety and hygiene practices
- Comparative studies on halal and non-halal food processing
- Innovations in halal food product development
- Consumer perceptions and acceptance of halal food
4. Halal Pharmaceuticals and Cosmetics
- Effectiveness and challenges in halal certification for Pharmaceuticals and cosmetics
- Consumer trust and demand for halal personal care products
5. Halal Supply Chain and Logistics
- Halal logistics standards and best practices
- Cold chain management for halal meat and perishable products
- Risk assessment in halal supply chains
- Third-party halal logistics providers and their compliance
- Blockchain applications for halal supply chain transparency
- Comparative analysis of conventional vs. halal logistics systems
- Integration of Islamic finance principles in halal supply chain management
6. Halal Certification and Standards
- Global variations in halal certification requirements
- Harmonization of halal standards across different jurisdictions
- Challenges in obtaining halal certification for SMEs
- Role of halal certification bodies and their credibility
- Technological innovations in halal certification processes
- Comparative analysis of halal certification frameworks (Jakim, MUI, GSO, ESMA)
- Digitalization of halal certification (e-certification, blockchain)
7. Halal Traceability and Blockchain Technologies
- Role of blockchain in ensuring halal product authenticity
- Real-time monitoring of halal supply chains
- Consumer trust and blockchain-based halal verification
8. Ethics and Law in Halal Practices
- Ethical issues in halal food production and marketing
- Halal consumer rights and legal protections
- Intellectual property rights in halal branding
- International legal frameworks governing halal certification
- Regulatory challenges in halal law enforcement
- Role of religious authorities in halal legal matters
- Legal implications of misleading halal labeling
9. Consumer Behavior and Halal Marketing
- Factors influencing halal product purchase decisions
- Psychological and cultural aspects of halal consumption
- Halal brand loyalty and consumer trust
- Digital marketing strategies for halal products
- Market segmentation of halal consumers (Muslim vs. non-Muslim)
- Role of social media in halal product awareness
- Impact of halal branding on consumer purchasing behavior
