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.
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How do I determine the cocoa volume I need to report?
All data is to be provided for products supplied to your customer between 01 January 2024 and 31 December 2024. The data should only relate to retailer own brand label products, and not to your overall company procurement. We only require data on ...
Cocoa Declaration Walkthrough
The video above provides an overview of creating and completing your cocoa declaration documents for submission. What information is required for the Cocoa survey? The following information is needed to complete the Cocoa Declaration Form for 2024: ...
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
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 ...
What if we only buy ingredients that contain cocoa?
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 ...