The halal industry is growing rapidly and the regulations associated with halal have never been more relevant. Many countries have proactively engaged with the opportunities of developing halal industry sectors for commercial benefit and economic diversification. Today, halal regulations are not only associated with food; other types of products and services, such as cosmetics, medicines, logistics and tourism are being explored. With the growth and expansion of the halal industry and the increased consumption of its products, societies need to be properly educated on the question of halal, whether for personal gain or for career development in the industry. Whatever was the reason, the importance of establishing halal education cannot be denied. Through a comparative analysis, this paper discusses three major concerns: studies on halal knowledge and its effects on halal product utilisation; studies on halal education and efforts made to educate society in this regard; and an examination of the institutions, centres or departments at universities in Brunei Darussalam, Malaysia and Japan and their attempts to build halal education and therefore shape the workforce.