Skittles recently became kosher in Israel. This has been to everyone's delight, especially considering growing up in the USA Skittles were never kosher.

the Skittles sold in Israel are under the hechsher of the KF of London, headed by Rav Yisroel Yaakov Lichtenstein. Look for the hechsher on the packaging. the kosher Skittles are imported by Wrigley Israel Ltd. and are produced by Wrigley in the Czech Republic.

I was just told of a rumor that the hechsher on the Skittles is forged. Being that the hechsher is printed on the actual packaging, rather than an importers label, I did not believe the rumor, but I felt obligated to do at least the minimum to check. I was immediately reminded of my "investigation" into the cans of Dr. Pepper sold in Israel about 15 months ago that bore the logo of the KLBD on the importers label. When I contacted them they told me their logo was not authorized for use and they do not certify that batch of Dr. Pepper. The Rabbanut subsequently said they would make sure to remove these cans from the shelves.

I found the website of the KF london and their contact information. I emailed them and asked if they really give the hechsher on these Skittles. I sent them an image of the package and of their hechsher printed upon it.

A short time later I received a response from the KF ensuring me that the Skittles are truly under their full certification and that any rumors about a forgery are false and should be rejected.

Eat them or not - that's your personal choice. Do not spread unfounded rumors.