Toblerone's halal certification sparks backlash

The iconic chocolate bar has been certified halal, prompting calls for a boycott.

General view of the 'new' Toblerone. Source: Press Association

People are calling for a boycott of iconic Swiss chocolate Toblerone after the company announced it received halal certification back in April.

Mondelez, the company that produces the pyramid-shaped chocolate, announced its factory in Bern, Switzerland, achieved halal certification eight months ago.

The company also confirmed the recipe and production process has not changed.

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