THE APPLICATION OF TORT LAW IN ADDRESSING ISSUES IN HALAL PHARMACEUTICAL PRODUCTS: SAFEGUARDING CONSUMER RIGHTS

Nasihah Naimat; Mimi Sofiah Ahmad Mustafa; Nasreen Miza Hilmy Nasrijal; Ida Rahayu Mahat

doi:10.33102/mjsl.vol12no1.502

Authors

Nasihah Naimat Department of Law, Universiti Teknologi MARA (UiTM), Cawangan Melaka, Kampus Alor Gajah, KM 26 Jalan Lendu, Alor Gajah, 78000 Melaka, Malaysia https://orcid.org/0000-0002-1154-2038
Mimi Sofiah Ahmad Mustafa Department of Law, Universiti Teknologi MARA (UiTM), Cawangan Melaka, Kampus Alor Gajah, KM 26 Jalan Lendu, Alor Gajah, 78000 Melaka, Malaysia https://orcid.org/0000-0002-4892-9818
Nasreen Miza Hilmy Nasrijal Department of Law, Universiti Teknologi MARA (UiTM), Cawangan Melaka, Kampus Alor Gajah, KM 26 Jalan Lendu, Alor Gajah, 78000 Melaka, Malaysia https://orcid.org/0000-0002-5953-4002
Ida Rahayu Mahat Department of Law, Universiti Teknologi MARA (UiTM), Cawangan Melaka, Kampus Alor Gajah, KM 26 Jalan Lendu, Alor Gajah, 78000 Melaka, Malaysia https://orcid.org/0009-0008-8402-8882

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.33102/mjsl.vol12no1.502

Keywords:

Tort law, Halal pharmaceutical, consumer rights, remedies

Abstract

The demand for Halal pharmaceutical products in Malaysia has been on the rise, but this positive trend is accompanied by concerning issues such as the use of fake Halal logos and the inclusion of non-Halal ingredients in pharmaceutical products, which present risks to consumers and undermine trust in the industry. Accordingly, tort law emerges as one of the legal mechanisms for consumers seeking redress in cases involving fake Halal logos and non-Halal ingredients. With the application of a doctrinal method based on qualitative legal research methodology, this article analyses the remedies under tort law. The study investigates the effectiveness of remedies provided by tort law in dealing with these issues. Findings reveal that the existing remedies under tort law do not entirely safeguard consumers’ apprehensions related to fake Halal logos and non-Halal ingredients. Therefore, there is a need for a comprehensive review of existing laws to ensure that they provide complete protection for consumers and help to promote the continuous growth of the Halal pharmaceutical industry in Malaysia.

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