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Developing A Halal Built-In Work System For Pharmaceutical Manufacturing
Suraiya Abdul Rahman
orcid.org/0009-0000-8307-9495
; Faculty of Pharmacy, University College MAIWP International, Jalan 31/10A, Taman Batu Muda, Batu Caves, 68100 Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia; Faculty of Pharmacy, University Teknologi MARA (UiTM) Selangor, 42300 Puncak Alam, Malaysia
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Shamsul Mohd Nor
; ITMAM Foundation, Batu Caves, 68100, Selangor, Malaysia
Nurulhuda Noordin
; Faculty of Computer and Mathematical Sciences, UiTM, Malaysia
Abu Bakar Abdul Majeed
; Faculty of Pharmacy, University Teknologi MARA (UiTM) Selangor, 42300 Puncak Alam, Malaysia
* Dopisni autor.
Sažetak
Halal built-in is a systematic approach which integrates the requirement of halal in all aspect of
manufacturing from research and development to raw material sourcing until delivery of finished products.
It is a concept that is still under-developed and not a well-established in the pharmaceutical sciences
industry despite the establishment of the MS 2424:2012, Malaysian Standard in Halal Pharmaceuticals-
General Guidelines in 2012. Despite the introduction of the MS 2424:2012 Malaysian Standard on Halal
Pharmaceuticals, its implementation remains inconsistent due to fragmented guidelines, a lack of
integration between regulatory and Shariah principles, and an absence of a comprehensive work system
framework. This qualitative case study investigates current Halal Built-In practices in Malaysia’s
pharmaceutical industry, identifies key Shariah-compliant references, explores challenges in its adoption,
and proposes an integrated work system framework. Data collection involved semi-structured interviews
with four key stakeholder groups: fiqh scholars, JAKIM certification officers, Ministry of Health (MoH)
regulators, and pharmaceutical industry representatives. Using Steven Alter’s Work System Method, nine
critical elements—process, information, participants, technologies, products, customers, environment,
infrastructure, and strategies—were analyzed through thematic analysis. Findings reveal varying levels of
understanding and differing priorities among stakeholders. Fiqh scholars emphasize Shariah compliance
and raw material purity, while MoH regulators focus on labeling policies and consumer preferences.
Meanwhile, JAKIM officers and industry players demonstrate a more comprehensive grasp of halal
certification requirements but highlight gaps in technical knowledge among manufacturers. Key challenges
include the absence of a dedicated Halal Act, misalignment between regulatory policies and halal
requirements, and limited cross-disciplinary collaboration. To address these challenges, the study proposes
a Halal Built-In Work System Framework, integrating Islamic principles with operational efficiency,
ethical values, and regulatory compliance. This framework offers a structured approach for pharmaceutical
companies to seamlessly implement halal requirements, ensuring both compliance and market competitiveness. Ultimately, the study underscores the growing importance of a holistic Halal Built-In system in strengthening Malaysia’s position as a global leader in halal pharmaceuticals.
Ključne riječi
Halal Built-In; Halal Pharmaceuticals; Work System Framework; Halal Certification; Shariah Compliance
Hrčak ID:
333500
URI
Datum izdavanja:
30.6.2025.
Posjeta: 610 *