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
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