Halal certification is becoming more and more important. In the literature, especially research on consumers is intensive. However, it is seen that the researches on the enterprises are limited. Halal certification awareness levels of enterprises with supply mechanisms may have an impact on customers with demand mechanisms. It is useful to specify the relevant factors in this respect.
Well, you have to consider that cultures outside Islamic societies can perceive halal slaughter as cruelty to animals. In addition, the whole concept is based on a metaphysical exaggeration that will also cause resistance outside the target group. Another problem is (correct me if it is not true), the religous society decides who is allowed to slaughter and who is not: https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Halal
If it is itrue, then it is discriminatory against non-muslems and irrational.
Certified Halal products are available for strict vegetarian ,non Muslims are also consuming these
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The Halal food For food producers and manufacturers, religion dictates business conduct, and to attract customers (Specifically Muslims and other peoples), retain existing ones, and create loyalty..
Religion determines the business conduct of providers only where society permits or even demands it. Even religion is wrong, it only applies to selected religions that allow themselves to intervene in this intensity in social structures up to the present day. But okay it should not be too difficult to convince me of the opposite. Simply carry out a study and check whether halal certifications, ISO or DIN standards represent a higher quality signal for customers outside the Muslim world.
Definitely, halal foods are not only for the Muslims but it is for everyone who might be needing the products. One major factor that would favor one to buy such product is the assurance that the products are of high quality and it has pass through a rigid check or inspection before the products can be made available in the market.
Christian Arnold I do not agree that non-Muslims consider cruelty. Every nation that consumes meat is cruel from your perspective. When it comes to living things, plants are alive. Then those who cut and eat plants are cruel. The issue is that halal certificate for human health meets the requirements of other certification systems and has a system above them.
Exploring scientific benefits of Halal products is required, unfortunately less research based material is available on this matter. However Halal products drives obvious religious satisfaction to one sector of society, but substantial evidences of non liking of Halal products by other religions are scantly present.
Henceforth other religions may not mind consuming Halal product. Above all consumer looks for hygienic, pure and fresh products for consumption.
Those are steep allegations, Rohit. Maybe other cultures mind, maybe not. After 300 years of reconnaissance (https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Age_of_Enlightenment) it will be difficult to teach consumers in secular countries the advantage of a religiously loaded certificate. It is more likely that this will be seen as backwardness. I randomly asked some people about the topic and that was their typical answer. It is unlikely that such a certificate can compete with bio labels or similar quality indicators. I am looking forward to research that has not been carried out in Muslim-dominated cultures in order to get clarity here.
True sir it may be difficult to teach all consumers of secular countries about certification of any sort (including religion), here we are talking about building market for the niche segment who want Halal products only.
Obviously those who don't liked to be labeled by any religion will not demand certified product of any kind. However in country like India many non Islamic consumers are purchasing Halal products, also most of the meat shops are run by halal vendors.
Secondly, in my earlier response I gave more value to organic, pure and fresh products over Halal certificate only. Why can't one get both certificates? Also Halal and Kosher certification is also a symbol of purity along with religious satisfaction.
I find it frustrating at times when I go in to a supermarket in one town that has a Halal counter but, when I go in to the same supermarket but in another corner of the town, they don't have the same Halal counter. I wish everywhere would cater for everyone. However, I realise they will stock according to their customer preferences, but if they trialled Halal food, they may be pleasantly surprised at the response. More and more non-Muslims are consuming Halal food, realising that it can be healthier, meat is often more tender and with less fat to cut off. One major obstacle is price. If Halal food was more competitively priced alongside non-Muslim foods, it would probably consumed by more. You will always find those who purposefully avoid anything certified Halal because they have pre-conceived ideas about how animals are slaughtered, and they will attack the practice. But, a countrywide survey may reveal unexpected results that could be shared with supermarkets and published widely to educate the public. That might help the cause.
encourage the consumption of halal certified meats, perhaps the best approach would be through an emphasis on animal welfare. Specifically, drive home the point made by another researcher that “by the knife “ is a more humane method of animal slaughter than other contemporary practices. I suspect that the biggest hurdle currently faced by purveyors of halal certified meats is the religious stigma associated with halal, a stigma fanned by a racist, divisive president.
It is concluded that Islamic is the most humane method of cutting and has a striking effect on the methods of cutting in the West.
Depending on where you eat, you might be served Halal or Kosher food without it necessarily being identified on the menu. The key here is that often such establishments have to follow higher standards.
The second is that there can be a darker reason and you can read the following article for more.
https://medium.com/incerto/the-most-intolerant-wins-the-dictatorship-of-the-small-minority-3f1f83ce4e15
İlyas Ertuğrul İnan Halal certification is a more reliable certification system that meets the requirements of other certificates for food. That's why helel certified products are aimed at people with all belief systems. Although the halal food market is stagnating today, it will become a more demanded quality assurance system in the future.
İlyas Ertuğrul İnan Halal food certificate is the most suitable method of slaughtering animals. Therefore, it is the most humane cutting method.
İlyas Ertuğrul İnan Halal principles of food products among non-Muslim is their lifestyle. We can conclude that in general, a positive personal attitude towards the consumption of Halal food, the influence of the perceived control (food safety and environmentally friendly) over consuming Halal food contribute to predicting the intended consumption of Halal food among nonMuslims.
İlyas Ertuğrul İnan The main reason why Islamic countries are still in the background in terms of halal certification is the low level of awareness in the Muslim countries about the halal certification market.
Ömer Eren Right. Halal food certificate is the most humane cutting method.
The halal market is non-exclusive to Muslims, and has gained increasing acceptance among non-Muslim consumers who associate halal with ethical consumerism. As such, the values promoted by halal - social responsibility, stewardship of the earth, economic and social justice, animal welfare and ethical investment - have gathered interest beyond its religious compliance. The popularity of, and demand for, halal certified products among non-Muslim consumers have been on the rise as more consumers are looking for high quality, safe and ethical products.
However, there is limited study that discuss on what benefit Halal certificate can do to business performance. Business owners are usually interested to invest in activities that bring direct benefit to their profitability and development of their business. The policy aspect of the research findings, shows that all respondents from business operators and consumers side involved are well aware of the Halal concept, implementation and certification. It is very important to keep on educating the business operators or consumers through government promotions and campaigns.
Dr-Ariful Islam Absolutely I agree. Government incentives and campaigns are important for the spread of halal food certification. However, I think it will be the main international center. Otherwise, it is a subject of abuse.
Great answer by Dr-Ariful Islam
The halal market is non-exclusive to Muslims, and has gained increasing acceptance among non-Muslim consumers who associate halal with ethical consumerism. As such, the values promoted by halal - social responsibility, stewardship of the earth, economic and social justice, animal welfare and ethical investment - have gathered interest beyond its religious compliance. The popularity of, and demand for, halal certified products among non-Muslim consumers have been on the rise as more consumers are looking for high quality, safe and ethical products.
However, there is limited study that discuss on what benefit Halal certificate can do to business performance. Business owners are usually interested to invest in activities that bring direct benefit to their profitability and development of their business. The policy aspect of the research findings, shows that all respondents from business operators and consumers side involved are well aware of the Halal concept, implementation and certification. It is very important to keep on educating the business operators or consumers through government promotions and campaigns.
İlyas Ertuğrul İnan When the period of increasing the halal food summer was examined, it was thought that the market share would increase. However, it is seen that it is below expectations today. There is only one global authority for halal food and certification and other organizations should work under this authority.
Fatih Dedemen Religion is one of the most important factors that influence the preferences of people and societies. Studies on consumer behavior have shown that consumer preferences change in connection with religious sensibilities. Muslim consumers demand halal, quality and healthy products within the framework of Islamic rules.
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When I go to the supermarket and am faced with a choice between, e.g. halal canned corned beef or non-halal canned corned beef, I look at the nutrition information. If that is approximately the same, I'll just buy the cheapest one. As it happens, in my locality halal canned corned beef is often of equal quality but cheaper by a significant percent. If one doesn't conflate ethical and religious norms, I don't believe there is generally a huge degree of difference as regards ethical sourcing.