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JapanHALALCurrent status of certification

As mentioned above, the certification guidelines vary depending on the certification organization being considered. Some organizations have strict regulations on HALAL regulations. Others have a Muslim-friendly policy. It is also important to consider whether the organization has a halal certification program in Malaysia.WHICHMutual recognition.HALALAll food stakeholders(Suppliers, manufacturers, retailers, etc.)You must choose a certification body based on your own management strategy.

one,JapanHALALFood supply chain

1.    HALALExpert Interviews

We interviewedHALALExperts, theseHALALExperts promote under the current situation in JapanHALALFood and engaged in inbound business.2As shown, weHALALA key problem has been identified in the distribution phase of the food supply chain. It is difficult to ensure thatHALALFood safety, as almost all products are nonHALALA few dealers took action to ensureHALALThe correct delivery of food, but most will not add additional cost to meetHALALFood regulations.

In processing and retail, many manufacturers, retailers and restaurants meetHALALCertification requirements, such as the participation of Muslim employees, andHALALCertified machinery for food processing. However, only a few farms in Japan are certified at the raw material stage. Others are not certified because they are not far enough from pig farms and sewage treatment facilities.

2.    From20Interview results of companies

Classification using integral arc theory

We are20A questionnaire survey was conducted on companies. According to the integral arc theory,17The home is divided into areas facing the periphery,2Home for suppliers,1Among the companies that are peripherally oriented, there are7The family is centered on manufacturing.5The family is centered around the catering industry.5The family is centered on the retail industry.

Towards the periphery (1) Manufacturing-focused companies

Peripheral orientation refers to moderate integration from suppliers to customers, as shown in the figure3shown.They include suppliers(raw materials)and retailers, or with retailers/The first producer provides and sells organic vegetables directly to consumers or distributes them to retailers.HALALcertified, but organic vegetables are safe and secure for Muslims as they are Muslim-friendly.

The second manufacturer offers fish cake products(Satsuma fried), did not obtainHALALHowever, they aim to establish a brand name by disclosing food information so that Japanese Muslims can eat safe and reliable fried candied fruit. This is a Muslim-friendly policy. To achieve this, they check that lard and alcohol are not used in their raw materials when purchasing.HALALFood production line and nonHALALFood production lines are segregated. They do not use pesticides or chemical seasonings. Beyond basic inspections, they also check food documentation for compliance with standard product regulations and the fishing vessels that supply raw materials. Furthermore, they emphasize trust among stakeholders, which is built through information disclosure and direct communication. They also maintain a strong relationship through websites and social networking services.(SNS)Providing information to consumers and offering advice on acceptable restaurant cooking methods for Muslims.

A third producer supplies and sells roux and spices for curries and stews. However, they only source Indonesian-made pepper, which isHALALAs part of their Muslim-friendly policy, they do not use animal ingredients in their curry roux. They also have an enquiry counter and page on their website to getHALALProduct information.

The fourth producer provides domestic chickens from breeding to processing. They have obtainedSKINofHALALCertification. Domestic chickens are raised with pure vegetable feed according to Japan's feed safety law. Muslim employees process domestic chickens using the Islamic method of carbon dioxide anesthesia. They disclosedHALALThey plan to make domestic chicken a famousHALALIn addition, they can also recommend menus to restaurants and show retailers the details of processed chicken, which are all in line withHALALof.

A fifth producer, offering bread and frozen foods, has securedJITofHALALThey pay attention to the hygienic standards of handling raw materials and their production lines areHALALIn terms of delivery, they partially use private containers to deliver to consumers.HALALThey also provided advice to restaurants and retailers on how to storeHALALFood guidance.

Towards the periphery (2) Companies centered on the restaurant industry

Five restaurants are considered to be facing the periphery. First, a curry restaurant group recently opened aHALALCurry Shop. The group company has obtainedELECTEDAll ingredients for curry paste(Beef, chicken, vegetables, spices, etc.)The company's website lists the ingredients and ingredients of its curry paste.HALALAuthentication information.

Secondly, the tempura restaurant in Tokyo, Japan is also Muslim-friendly and has not receivedHALALHowever, this restaurant usesHALALCertified raw materials such as seafood, chicken and vegetables. They pay attention to the selection of suppliers and the sourcing of raw materials. Information such as tendon composition isSNSAnnounced to be Muslim-friendly.

Third, Kobe's local cafes have KyotoHALALLocalHALALMost of the ingredients in this cafe(Beef, vegetables, etc.)AllHALALCertified, all others are cooked in accordance with Muslim-friendly policies. Managers purchase directly from manufacturersHALALFood ingredients to preventHALALFood and nonHALALThe cafe has a prayer room,"Qibra"and foot washing area, also receivedHALALCertification.

Towards the periphery (3) Retail-focused companies

There are five retailers that are classified as peripherally oriented. They control supermarkets and department stores in Japan. One of these retailers owns a supermarket chain that sells a variety ofHALALFoods such as beef, chicken and spices. The retailer does not have access toHALALcertified, but they source and sellHALALThey do not have a standard for selecting a certified food agency, butHALALFood regulators select and purchase based on quality and priceHALALfood.

For suppliers

Supplier-oriented means that a company integrates its supply chain with suppliers, but not with consumers to a high degree, as shown in the figure.4As shown. Both companies are considered as suppliers. The first manufacturer has obtainedJMAHALALCertification. They only provideHALALCertified products(Bread, noodles, condiments, etc.)When they select raw materials, they not only check theHALALCertificates, but also check ingredients, process flow charts and processingHALALThey sell food to retailers and consumers, but they do not provide any information aboutHALALFood information.

Secondly, a small town in Shikoku is considered to be supplier-oriented. The town supplies wild deer, which are processed in a factory in the town. Deer meat and their processing areSKINCertification.HALALFood certification is still in its early stages and the processed venison is consumed only in the town and not distributed to the market.

Customer-oriented

In contrast to supplier-oriented, customer-oriented means integrating the supply chain with consumers, as shown in Figure5As shown. There is a manufacturer that processes and sells frozen foods, which happens to be customer-facing. They did not obtainHALALCertified, but due to Muslim-friendly policies, no alcohol is used in the processing.HALALFood cross contamination, they make frozen food for Muslims in the early morning, are they processing nonHALALBefore the food is shipped, all consumers can see the ingredients and pictograms in English.