Analisis Kehalalan Produk Pada Budidaya Lele Dengan Penggunaan Pakan Non-Halal di Desa Rancaiyuh, Tangerang

This study is motivated by the use of non-halal feed, particularly chicken carcasses, in catfish farming in Rancaiyuh Village, Panongan District, Tangerang Regency. The practice is influenced by the high cost of commercial feed and limited understanding of halal requirements among farmers. This study aims to examine catfish feeding practices, analyze them based on MUI Fatwa No. 52 of 2012, and identify their implications for obtaining halal certification. A descriptive qualitative approach was employed using observation, in-depth interviews, and documentation. The findings indicate that the use of chicken carcasses remains prevalent due to economic considerations, technical effectiveness, limited halal literacy, and established practices within the farming community. Based on MUI Fatwa No. 52 of 2012, the use of impure feed may result in catfish being classified as jallalah, a status associated with animals that consume impure substances, thereby requiring the application of precautionary principles. The use of non-halal feed constitutes one of the obstacles to obtaining halal certification, in addition to limited understanding of certification requirements and inadequate dissemination of information. However, the implementation of istibra’, namely a purification period through the provision of halal feed, may serve as a mechanism for restoring the halal status of catfish.