Halaal Supply Chain Ch 11

• What is the focus of Term 4 in the chapters outline?


  Reverse logistics and Halal supply chain
• Why should businesses consider the Halal food market?


  It presents a large market opportunity with millions of potential consumers
• What does Halal mean in the context of food consumption?


  Halal means "permissible" for the Muslim market
• What must a retail store provide to be considered 100% Halal certified?


  No pork or alcohol can be sold on the premises
• How does selling both Halal and non-Halal meat affect a retailer like Woolworths?


  It requires Halal certification for the Halal meat sourced from Halal suppliers
• What is a "Halal Friendly" strategy for retailers?


  It allows retailers to sell Halal food while also selling alcohol
• Why might some devout Muslims avoid "Halal Friendly" restaurants?


  Because they do not consider them to be truly Halal
• What must products have when manufactured to be Halal?


  A Halal sign indicating they are Halal certified
• What is required for restaurants to advertise as 100% Halal?


  They must have a certificate stating their Halal status
• What is a significant requirement for retailers to achieve Halal certification?


  The entire supply chain must demonstrate that food inputs, processes, and products are Halal
• What is "cross contamination" in the context of Halal food retailing?


  It refers to the mixing of Halal and non-Halal products in storage
• Which agency can retailers approach for Halal certification?

  Muslim Judicial Council
• What benefit does Halal certification provide to businesses?


  It provides credibility and confidence to customers
• How does having Halal certification affect a retailer's supply chain access?


  It allows access to a network of established certified supply chain members
• What are the implications of Halal certification on a retailer's operations?


  • Must source meat and poultry from certified Halal suppliers
  • Requires Halal signage on products
  • Must avoid cross-contamination with non-Halal products
  • Must have a Halal certificate for advertising
• What are the key considerations for retailers when entering the Halal food market?


  • Understanding Halal certification requirements
  • Identifying certified suppliers
  • Balancing Halal offerings with non-Halal products
  • Addressing consumer perceptions and trust
• What articles should students read for class tasks?


  Articles on BB (articles semester 2 folder)
• What was the controversy involving the MJC regarding Halal certification?


  They were criticized for certifying bacon-flavored cheese spread as Halal
• What was the reaction of Hot cross Christians regarding Halal certification?


  They took offense to certain Halal certifications