Academia Open
Vol. 11 No. 1 (2026): June

Business Legality and Halal Labeling in MSME Sales Volume

Moh. Ma‘ruf (Department of Management, Faculty of Business Economics and Digital Technology, Universitas Nahdlatul Ulama Surabaya)
Riyan Sisiawan Putra (Department of Management, Faculty of Business Economics and Digital Technology, Universitas Nahdlatul Ulama Surabaya)
Anusuiya Subramaniam (School of Business, Universitas Putra Malaysia, Lorong Tulang Daing)
Tri Siwi Agustina (Department of Management, Faculty of Business Economics, Universitas Airlangga)
Dwi Novitasari (Department of Management, Faculty of Business Economics and Digital Technology, Universitas Nahdlatul Ulama Surabaya)
Feri Ihsan Muzaki (Department of Management, Faculty of Business Economics and Digital Technology, Universitas Nahdlatul Ulama Surabaya)
Ana Lailatul Fitriya (Department of Management, Faculty of Business Economics and Digital Technology, Universitas Nahdlatul Ulama Surabaya)



Article Info

Publish Date
29 Mar 2026

Abstract

General Background: Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) play a crucial role in economic stability and development, particularly in Indonesia where they significantly contribute to employment and GDP. Specific Background: In Sidoarjo Regency, increasing competition among MSMEs with similar products has led to fluctuating sales volumes and reduced customer loyalty. Knowledge Gap: Despite the importance of regulatory compliance and religious assurance, limited empirical evidence explains how business legality and halal labeling relate to MSME sales performance at the local level. Aims: This study aims to examine the relationship between business legality, halal labeling, and sales volume of MSME products in Sedati District, Sidoarjo Regency. Results: Using a quantitative survey with 79 respondents and multiple linear regression analysis, the findings indicate that both business legality and halal labeling show significant relationships with sales volume, supported by partial (t-test) and simultaneous (F-test) significance results. Novelty: This study provides localized empirical evidence integrating regulatory and religious product attributes within MSME sales analysis in a specific Indonesian district context. Implications: The findings highlight the importance for MSME actors to prioritize legal compliance and halal certification to strengthen consumer trust and support sales performance in competitive markets. Highlights: Legal compliance and certified product status are statistically linked to higher product demand levels. Religious assurance attributes contribute to purchasing decisions in predominantly Muslim markets. Combined regulatory and certification factors are associated with measurable variations in product turnover. Keywords: Business Legality, Halal Labeling, Sales Volume

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Journal Info

Abbrev

acopen

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Subject

Medicine & Pharmacology Public Health

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Academia Open is published by Universitas Muhammadiyah Sidoarjo published 2 (two) issues per year (June and December). This journal provides immediate open access to its content on the principle that making research freely available to the public supports a greater global exchange of knowledge. This ...