Accessibility of the Free Halal Certification Program (SEHATI) 2025 in Bangkalan Regency within the Framework of Distributive Justice

Abstract

The 2025 free halal certification (SEHATI) program  was rolled out again with a quota of 1 million with the aim of helping accelerate halal certification for micro and small businesses (MSEs), increasing public awareness of the importance of halal products, and supporting Indonesia's target as a world halal industry center. This study analyzes the implementation of the SEHATI 2025 program in Bangkalan within the framework of distributive justice as well as its effectiveness and factors that influence its success. This study uses a qualitative research method, the type of research used in this study includes field research, this research was conducted directly in the field or place that will be the object of research, with data collection techniques in the form of interviews and documentation. This study concludes that the implementation of the SEHATI 2025 Program in Bangkalan Regency has not fully reflected the principle of distributive justice according to Sayyid Qutb because there is still an inequality of access between urban and rural business actors due to limited socialization, mentoring, and digital literacy; Therefore, it is necessary to increase the distribution of halal information and assistance across all regions, while further research is recommended to examine the effectiveness of assistance strategies and affirmative policies to strengthen justice in the implementation of halal programs.