The European Commission's Joint Research Centre has introduced ERM-BD801, a certified reference material for detecting cocoa-butter equivalents in chocolate, replacing the exhausted IRMM-801. This advancement is crucial for maintaining authenticity testing against non-compliance cases in Germany and the UK, which highlight issues with misleading labeling and ingredient claims. Validated reference materials are essential for effective enforcement in the chocolate industry.
EUDR – 𝐍𝐞𝐰 𝐂𝐨𝐜𝐨𝐚 𝐃𝐞𝐟𝐨𝐫𝐞𝐬𝐭𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐑𝐢𝐬𝐤 𝐌𝐞𝐭𝐡𝐨𝐝𝐨𝐥𝐨𝐠𝐲 𝐏𝐮𝐛𝐥𝐢𝐬𝐡𝐞𝐝
The new EUDR methodology for assessing cocoa deforestation risk, developed by the World Cocoa Foundation and collaborators, includes seven components such as data collection, forest baseline definition, and verification. It aligns with EU regulations, emphasizing sustainable practices and smallholder protection.
