Al-Kharaj: Journal of Islamic Economic and Business
Vol. 8 No. 1 (2026): All articles in this issue include authors from 3 countries of origin (Indonesi

Integration of Halal Literacy and Food Safety Aspects in Elementary School Canteens: A Case Study of Halal Critical Points and a Risk-Based Educational Approach

Ira Sukmawati Abidin (Unknown)
Neneng Windayani (Unknown)



Article Info

Publish Date
05 Mar 2026

Abstract

Elementary school canteens play a vital role in providing daily meals for the school community. However, adherence to halal principles is crucial.ṭHalal safety has not been fully guaranteed, both in terms of ingredients, processes, and packaging. This study aims to identify halal critical points (CCPs) and the level of halal literacy of elementary school students, and formulate risk-based improvements in accordance with the Halal Product Assurance regulation (Law No. 33/2014) and BPOM provisions on food packaging. A qualitative-quantitative research design was used through structured observations, interviews, and halal literacy questionnaires with 5 canteen operators, 120 students, and 3 teachers in Bandung Regency. Risk analysis based on severity × likelihood values ​​resulted in four main CCPs: (1) washing cutlery in the toilet; (2) exposure to flies on food; (3) use of styrofoam for hot food; and (4) low student halal literacy (average score 54.3%). Recommendations for improvement include the establishment of a dedicated cutlery washing zone, vector control, replacing hot packaging with safe materials (PP5/food-grade paper), and halal education.ṭayyib integrated into science learning. This study emphasizes the integration of the halal risk mapping system.ṭayyib in the context of elementary school canteens, which has not been widely implemented before, as well as the proposal of a halal literacy-based education model integrated into the science curriculum to increase halal awareness among students. The results of this study provide a model for halal school canteen practices.ṭrisk-based ayyib that can be implemented in other schools as part of the Healthy School program and supports the National Halal Product Guarantee.

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Journal Info

Abbrev

alkharaj

Publisher

Subject

Economics, Econometrics & Finance

Description

Al-Kharaj, Journal of Islamic Economic and Business is peer-reviewed journal published by program studi ekonomi syariah , Institut Agama Islam Negeri (IAIN) Palopo. Al-Kharaj focus on the research of Islamic Economic and Business. The aims of this journal is to explore and develop economic related ...