Certified
A named certification body and valid supporting evidence can be verified.
Where relevant, we also look for the body, scope and validity.RIHLO Verification Standard
Trust needs
evidence.
We aim to make the information behind a recommendation clearer—and to show uncertainty rather than hide it.
RIHLO is not a Halal certification body.
Four evidence levels
Labels describe evidence,
not religious certification.
Each level answers a practical question: what information is available, where did it come from, and how confidently can it be presented today?
Merchant Confirmed
The merchant has directly confirmed relevant dietary or operating information.
Publicly Reported
Current credible sources describe the location as Halal, Qingzhen or Muslim-friendly, but direct verification remains incomplete.
Verification Pending
Available information is insufficient for a confident public claim.
Editorial principles
Clarity before convenience.
The strongest-looking claim is not always the most accurate one.
Payment cannot buy status
Merchant payment must never purchase a higher evidence label.
Uncertainty stays visible
Verification Pending is more useful than copied confidence.
Information can change
Branches, ingredients, access and policies should be reconfirmed when needed.
Context matters
A product claim does not automatically cover an entire restaurant, hotel or facility.
What “Last Checked” means
A date, not a permanent guarantee.
“Last checked” records when RIHLO most recently reviewed the supporting information available to us. It does not mean conditions cannot change the next day.
Travellers with strict requirements should reconfirm directly, especially for ingredients, certification validity, prayer access and operating status.