The Role of Islamic Philanthropic Institutions in Accelerating the Halal Certification Program for Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs)

Abstract

The food and beverage sector is closely related to the MSME level and Islamic philanthropic institutions have empowered MSME actors in Indonesia, especially mustahik. This study aims to analyze the role of Islamic philanthropic institutions in accelerating the free halal certification program in the micro, small and medium scale food and beverage sector in Indonesia. The research method used is qualitative research with descriptive analysis through various secondary sources such as research articles, books, reports, official websites and other sources related to zakat and waqf institutions and halal certification for MSMEs. This research shows that Islamic philanthropic institutions such as zakat and waqf institutions in Indonesia have a significant role in accelerating the free halal certification program (SEHATI) for MSMEs. This is because MSMEs are very close and have been directly fostered by the Islamic philanthropic institution, so that the level of trust to carry out halal certification has been fulfilled. Islamic philanthropic institutions can promote halal certification through a mentoring process that is carried out routinely through MSME empowerment programs, especially for mustahik.