A Systematic Literature review on Success Factors, Issues and Challenges in Halal Assurance Management System (HAS) Implementation in the Production of Halal Products

Abstract

Halal is becoming a global symbol for quality assurance and lifestyle choice and no longer solely for religious issue and Halal Assurance Management System (HAS) provide assurance to Muslim consumers on halal quality as both safety and quality for products and the processes are also addressed by a good quality assurance. This study was conducted by using systematic literature review guided by PRISMA protocol, where a total of 21 articles were reviewed after the searching of the keywordsfrom various databases such as Scopus, Emerald Insight, MyCite and Google Scholarand data extraction and analysis were done by thoroughly review all the included articles. Several themes were discussed according to Work System Method’s element focusing on halal research trends, success factors, issues and challenges in halal industry on the implementation of Halal Assurance Management System. The findings of this study had shown that the research area covers mostly for food manufacturing industries in Small and Medium Enterprise and there are many things that need to be taken into consideration, especially in current practice and arising issues and challenges in halal industry and success factor in implementing the Halal Assurance Management System. It is advisable for manufacturers to closely follow the updated guidelines observed in the production and manufacture of halal products.