Claims assessment · Ingredient claim
Responsibly sourced cocoa/coffee
Typical treatment across 5 reviewed regimes. Every verdict below is tied to a stated legal hook.
Market comparison
How this claim is typically treated
5 reviewed markets · one comparison
| Market | Typical treatment | Legal basis | What is required |
|---|---|---|---|
| European UnionEU | Restricted | Empowering Consumers Directive (EmpCo)Official text ↗EU Deforestation Regulation (EUDR)Official text ↗ View legal reasoningEUDR (cocoa, coffee in scope) + UCPD | EUDR DDS; Dictionary termCertification scopeCertification scope is the boundary of what a certification covers, including the sites, activities, products, services, standards or time period included.Read the full definition disclosed; legality incl. land-use rights |
| United KingdomUK | Restricted | View legal reasoningCMA Code | Dictionary termCertificationA third-party attestation that a product, process, service, system or person fulfils specified requirements within a defined scope.Read the full definition + Dictionary termTraceabilityThe ability to follow a product through specified stages of production, processing and distribution, providing visibility of origin and movement but not proof of responsible production.Read the full definition evidence |
| United StatesUS | Conditional | View legal reasoningFTC 260.4 | Dictionary termCertificationA third-party attestation that a product, process, service, system or person fulfils specified requirements within a defined scope.Read the full definition disclosure |
| CanadaCA | Restricted | View legal reasonings.74.01(1)(b.1) | Dictionary termChain of custodyA system for controlling materials, products and associated information so that specified characteristics and claims can be transferred through stages of a supply chain.Read the full definition test |
| AustraliaAU | Restricted | A direct source link has not yet been added for this assessment. View legal reasoningACL | Dictionary termSubstantiationThe documented body of relevant, reliable and current evidence that supports the exact wording, scope, comparison and overall impression of a claim before and while it is communicated.Read the full definition |
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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)Relationship basis: Standards review 02 · source-linked relationship review · 24 August 2026Rainforest 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 v1.5Relationship basis: Standards review 02 · source-linked relationship review · 24 August 2026