GATS Obligations Related to Halal Tourism Policy Neni Ruhaeni1, Norazlina Binti Abdul Aziz2, Efik Yusdiansyah3, Eka An Aqimuddin4
Faculty of Law, UNISBA, Indonesia and Faculty of Law, UiTM, Malaysia
Abstract
Despite the concept and terminology of halal tourism policy remaining varied between countries, at the international level, regulations related to service are bound by General Agreement on Trade in Services (GATS) as international trade in services platform. In this context, governments that issue halal tourism policies and are also members of the GATS have two separate obligations. This article will examine whether the halal tourism policy is compatible with GATS rules. This analysis will be conducted by reviewing the state^s obligations and commitments within the GATS and juxtaposing them with the halal tourism regulations implemented by the country. The author posits that it is imperative for any country implementing a halal tourism policy to carefully consider the provisions outlined in the GATS to avoid any potential conflict between domestic interests and international commitments.
Keywords: GATS- Halal Tourism- Policy
Topic: Law and Ethics in Terms of Islamic Perspective
