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Halal Supply Chain: Challenges of Halal Certification in Japan

Table 2: Background of the interviewees and HCBs

RESPONDENT POSITION HCB BRIEF BACKGROUND ON THE HCBs
A Director HCB A Offers Japanese enterprises a platform for obtaining international halal certification and serves as a launching pad for Japanese businesses to investigate the Muslim world market. Supporting Muslim society activities in Japan. Worked closely with MUI, JAKIM and MUIS.
B President HCB B Established in 2010. The primary aim is to create an environment that enables respect for Japan’s Muslim lifestyle, especially in the environment of essential daily meals.  The HBC’s Halal Certificate is recognized as a valid Halal Certificate in countries such as Malaysia, Indonesia, Singapore, the Gulf states, Thailand and Taiwan.
C Auditor HCB C A community-based organization. Started halal certification for the past 20 years. Collaborate with many other Muslim countries’ standards such as JAKIM, MUI, Saudi Arabia, Qatar and UAE.
D Food Scientist HCB D An international certification organization that has the religious corporation as the parent body. Has international mutual recognition with MUIS, JAKIM.
E President HCB E Granting Halal Certification for goods intended for export, primarily to nations with a Muslim population. Based on mutual recognition, the Council of Indonesian Ulama (MUI), JAKIM, and GAC conduct audits and certify individuals. granting domestic eateries and motels recognition as Muslim-friendly.
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