Cocoa
Cocoa Certification and Evidence Guide
A Guide to Cocoa Certification and Evidence Please watch this video for a guide to the cocoa certification standards and evidence requested for this years reporting. Included in the video are examples of evidence claims and common issues seen with ...
Cocoa Declaration Walkthrough
<br> The video above gives step-by-step guidance for completing the 2025 cocoa declaration form. What information is required for the Cocoa survey? The following information is needed to complete the Cocoa Declaration Form for ...
How do I determine the cocoa volume I need to report?
To determine which cocoa volumes to include in your 2025 declaration, please review the following scope and reporting criteria. Reporting period 1st January 2025 - 31st December 2025 Product scope Retailers own-brand products only Do not include ...
What is cocoa purchased as a raw material?
Cocoa products that are directly acquired and used by your business in your manufacturing sites need to be reported. This includes cocoa purchased as a raw material, such as: • cocoa beans • cocoa mass • cocoa butter • cocoa powder
If our business only purchases ingredients that contain cocoa, and not cocoa directly, how should this be reported?
If you only buy ingredients already containing cocoa, such as chocolate or liquid chocolate, you will need to complete the Module B: Part of a Product tab in the Cocoa Declaration form. This requires information related to the type of cocoa used in ...
What do I do if I don't know who the importer is?
You are requested to provide information about the importer of the cocoa in your products. If you do not know who the importer is, please contact your supplier for this information. If, after discussing with your supplier, you are unable to identify ...
What evidence do I need to supply when declaring Cocoa?
If you are declaring use of certified cocoa materials, you will need to provide us with your appropriate site certification number. If we are unable to verify the certification number listed, we may ask you to provide proof of site certification. If ...
Do I need to report on cocoa content, or cocoa bean equivalent?
You need to report on the content of cocoa within your products. You do not need to do the calculations for the cocoa bean equivilent.