Development of Halal Logistics Standards in Thailand: Challenges and Issues in Halal Certification
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In the contemporary global halal industry, halal assurance extends beyond production processes to encompass the entire supply chain, with logistics playing a critical role in safeguarding halal integrity. This article examines the development, structure, and role of Thailand’s halal logistics standards within the halal supply chain framework, with particular emphasis on warehousing, transportation, and distribution as systemic mechanisms linking production to the market.
This study employs an analytical literature review of research and academic works on halal supply chain and halal logistics, combined with an analysis of Thailand’s halal standards and regulatory documents. The findings indicate that halal logistics standards in Thailand are characterized by an integrated structure embedded within the overarching halal standards, which elevates logistics from a technical function to a key component of halal governance. However, this structure presents limitations in terms of the clarity of regulatory scope, consistency in interpretation, and the effectiveness of certification and control processes in practice, particularly in complex logistics activities such as warehousing, transportation, and transshipment points.
The study highlights the need to develop a more clearly defined and system-oriented regulatory framework that aligns with modern logistics contexts and effectively addresses the complexity of the halal supply chain.
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