THE IMPLEMENTATION OF HALAL CERTIFICATION IN THE CITY OF SINGKAWANG FOLLOWING THE ENACTMENT OF LAW NUMBER 33 OF 2014 REGARDING HALAL PRODUCT GUARANTEES

Abstract

This research aims to analyse the problems related to the implementation of halal certification in Singkawang City after the enactment of Law Number 33 of 2014 concerning Halal Product Guarantees. This law provides a framework and requirements that producers and business actors must meet to obtain halal certification. Even though this Law has been implemented, challenges and problems still need to be addressed to ensure optimal implementation in Singkawang City. This research is a field type (Field Research). The data collection method in this research involves interviews with related parties such as producers, sellers and halal certification institutions. Direct observations were also made of halal certification practices in several food and beverage companies in Singkawang City. The collected data was analysed qualitatively using data reduction techniques, presentation, and conclusion. The research results show that the implementation of halal certification in Singkawang City still faces several obstacles, such as the minimum number of halal certification institutions, lack of outreach and assistance from related agencies and lack of public awareness and understanding of the importance of halal certification. Therefore, efforts are needed to optimise the implementation of halal certification by increasing the number of accredited halal certification institutions, developing training and education programs for producers and the community, and providing financing facilities to facilitate halal certification costs. In conclusion, this research recommends the need for collaborative efforts between the government, halal certification institutions, producers, and the community to maximise the implementation of halal certification in Singkawang City. This effort needs to be made to ensure that halal products in Singkawang City are guaranteed to be halal and can meet the increasing market demand for halal products.