Halal-Tayyiban and Sustainable Development Goals

Abstract

The purpose of this SWOT analysis study is to identify the strengths, weaknesses, opportunities and threats in incorporating the concept of Halal-Tayyiban alongside the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). Food and agricultural system are a common thread linking all the 17 SDGs hence this study will focus on the global food industry. The concept of Halal-Tayyiban (clean and pure), takes into account protection of health, food safety, animal rights, the environment, social justice and welfare in the food production, fair business practices and ethics. It is seen as a more comprehensive system that aims to accomplish international standards compliance, making it universally acceptable. Tayyiban therefore can be a selling point for businesses giving the Halal industry a long-term strategic advantage. This study also seeks to recommend strategies to leverage on the strengths and opportunities and resolve the weaknesses as well as overcoming the threats.

Supply chain integration and halal frozen meat product returns

“…Supply chain eco-systems, including sourcing, producers, logistics service providers, distributors and customers, should be aware of halal SC. If the halal requirement has not been complied with, then the product will be returned as part of the business agreement (Fernando et al , 2021b; Idris et al , 2022).…”

Fake: The Rise of Food Fraud in the Halal Supply Chain

“…However, in Halal food supply chains, there are many more elements to consider ensuring compliance measures to ensure Halal Tayyiban principles are released. A more holistic, culturally sensitive Halal Tayyiban lens would also include a more comprehensive investigation along Halal supply chains to include 'second order' details like resource conservation, animal welfare, elimination of animal cruelty, slaughtering practices, the housing of animals and their safe transportation [21]. Other factors that should be included in such compliance assessments would look closely at agricultural practices, reductions in the usage of fertilizers and pesticides, and endeavors to eliminate contaminants and pollutant agents [21].…”

“…A more holistic, culturally sensitive Halal Tayyiban lens would also include a more comprehensive investigation along Halal supply chains to include 'second order' details like resource conservation, animal welfare, elimination of animal cruelty, slaughtering practices, the housing of animals and their safe transportation [21]. Other factors that should be included in such compliance assessments would look closely at agricultural practices, reductions in the usage of fertilizers and pesticides, and endeavors to eliminate contaminants and pollutant agents [21]. Auditing of Halal supply chains would also need a comprehensive approach to the food product and flows to ensure safety, traceability, security, and transparency [21].…”

“…Other factors that should be included in such compliance assessments would look closely at agricultural practices, reductions in the usage of fertilizers and pesticides, and endeavors to eliminate contaminants and pollutant agents [21]. Auditing of Halal supply chains would also need a comprehensive approach to the food product and flows to ensure safety, traceability, security, and transparency [21].…”

“…One such approach is the deployment of testing technologies that can aid in identifying food contaminants with the aim of ensuring the integrity of food products and raw materials [22] in a cost-effective, fast, non-invasive manner. This could be, for example, by using hand-held near-infrared (NIR) devices [21]. Further, vulnerability assessments can be a valuable tool to illuminate the existence of three essential elements: those of criticality, accessibility, and vulnerability [20], thus removing the resultant food adulteration threats.…”