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“100% certified sustainable cocoa” (Dictionary termMass balanceA chain-of-custody model in which materials with and without specified characteristics may be mixed while the quantities and associated claims are controlled through defined accounting rules, boundaries and...Read the full definition )
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| Market | Typical treatment | Legal basis | What is required |
|---|---|---|---|
| European UnionEU | Conditional | View legal reasoningUCPD Art. 6/7 | Dictionary termMass balanceA chain-of-custody model in which materials with and without specified characteristics may be mixed while the quantities and associated claims are controlled through defined accounting rules, boundaries and...Read the full definition sourcing must be disclosed — certified beans may not physically be in the product; '100%' refers to volume accounting, not content. |
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Standards review 02 · source-linked relationship review · 24 August 2026
Requires a current valid certificate within the scheme's scope; certification supports but does not by itself prove the claim — wording must reflect certified scope and assurance level.
Fairtrade Standards (current editions); new Trader Standard applies 2026-07-01 (supersedes v2.3 16.04.2024)Rainforest Alliance (2020 Standard, incl. legacy UTZ)Certification scheme · May support subject to conditionsRequires a current valid certificate within the scheme's scope; certification supports but does not by itself prove the claim — wording must reflect certified scope and assurance level.
Sustainable Agriculture Standard v1.4 (Farm + Supply Chain); Regenerative Agriculture Standard Farm Requirements v1.0 + SC Requirements v1.5