The present study conducts a comparative study of international halal trademark indicators and standards in livestock products. Given the growing global market for halal products and the increasing diversity of halal certifiers, it is of great importance to understand the differences and similarities in these standards. This study aims to identify the differences and similarities, analyze the factors affecting the diversity of standards, and provide suggestions for integrating or improving the indicators, seeking to fill the research gap in this field.

In this qualitative and analytical study, first, using a library study, documents, articles, laws and regulations related to halal labels in different countries and international organizations were collected and reviewed. Then, through content analysis, the main indicators used in the process of issuing halal labels were analyzed, especially in reputable organizations such as JAKIM (Malaysia), MUI (Indonesia), and GSO (Gulf Cooperation Council). Subsequently, a comparative comparison of these criteria was conducted to identify the strengths and weaknesses of each standard system.

Preliminary results indicate that although the general principles of halality are common in Islamic jurisprudence, jurisprudential interpretations, cultural, economic, and political factors have led to variations in the indicators of religious slaughter, permitted raw materials and additives, monitoring of the production chain, environmental cleanliness and transportation, and jurisprudential-scientific approvals. These differences create challenges in standardization, but at the same time provide opportunities to increase trade volume, reduce costs, and enhance consumer confidence in halal livestock products.