LEGAL PROTECTION OF CONSUMERS THROUGH HALAL CERTIFICATION ON PROCESSED FOOD PRODUCTS IN PALU CITY

This study discusses legal protection for Muslim consumers through Halal certification in processed food products in Palu. This is based on the writer's concern watching case after case that occurred in the community. With a variety of excuses and interests, the community as consumers become victims of the irresponsible behavior of processed food producers. This research is a normative study combined with empirical research to find out various factors that influence the realization of legal protection for Muslim consumers for processed food products in Palu. Namely: legal substance, Law enforcement officials Related to Halal Certification, Community Legal Culture and Supporting Facilities. The results showed that the four influential factors had not played their role maximally so that the conclusion was drawn that the legal protection of Muslim consumers through halal certification on processed food products in Palu had not been effective.Penelitian ini membahas Perlindungan Hukum Terhadap Konsumen Muslim Melalui Sertifikasi Halal Pada Produk Makanan Olahan di Kota Palu. Hal ini didasari oleh kegelisahan penulis menyaksikan kasus demi kasus yang terjadi di tengah masyarakat. Dengan berbagai dalih dan kepentingan, masyarakat sebagai konsumen menjadi korban dari perilaku produsen makanan olahan yang tidak bertanggung jawab. Penelitian ini merupakan penelitian normatif yang dipadu dengan penelitian empirik untuk mengetahui berbagai faktor yang mempengaruhi terwujudnya perlindungan hukum bagi konsumen muslim terhadap produk makanan olahan di Kota Palu. Yakni: substansi hukum, Aparat pelaksana Hukum Terkait Sertifikasi Halal, Budaya Hukum Masyarakat dan Sarana pendukung. Hasil penelitian menunjukkan bahwa keempat faktor berpengaruh tersebut  belum memainkan perannya secara maksimal sehingga ditarik kesimpulan bahwa perlindungan hukum terhadap konsumen muslim melalui sertifikasi halal pada produk makanan olahan di Kota Palu belum efektif