Harmonizing Islamic Economic Law and National Regulatory Policies for Strengthening a Sustainable Halal Certification Ecosystem

Abstract

The global halal industry has experienced rapid growth, positioning halal certification as an essential instrument for consumer protection, legal certainty, economic competitiveness, and sustainable development. In Indonesia, the transformation of halal certification from a voluntary mechanism into a legal obligation through the Halal Product Assurance Law demonstrates the need to harmonize Islamic economic law principles with national regulatory policies. This study aims to analyze the relationship between Islamic economic law and national halal certification regulations, identify governance challenges that hinder harmonization, and formulate a model for strengthening a sustainable halal certification ecosystem. This study employs a qualitative-normative approach based on library research and conceptual analysis of the principles of maqāṣid al-sharī‘ah, halal certification policies, and regulatory governance theory. The findings indicate that halal certification serves not only as a means of fulfilling religious obligations but also as an instrument of public governance that supports the protection of religion, life, and property, as well as market justice and sustainability. This study proposes a Maqasid-Based Sustainable Halal Governance model that emphasizes legal integration, institutional collaboration, inclusive access for micro, small, and medium-sized enterprises (MSMEs), digital transformation, and alignment with the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).