Halal Regulation under International Economic Law: WTO, ASEAN, and Indonesia

Summary

This research delves into how halal rules, which determine if something is acceptable in Islam, interact with global trade rules and efforts to make them consistent in a certain region such as ASEAN. It checks if these rules are fair under international economic laws and how different ways of using them can affect trade between countries. The study looks at how global trade rules handle values beyond just trade, the problems caused by different ways of certifying and labelling halal products, and how countries working together can solve these issues. The central thesis emphasizes the necessity to strike a delicate balance between the imperative of halal regulations and the principles of fair trade, ensuring smooth cross-border movement of products while upholding the requisite standards.