This document specifies basic requirements for the design and
implementation of traceability systems within the cocoa supply
chain for sustainably produced cocoa beans and cocoa products
derived from sustainably produced cocoa beans that conform to ISO 34101-2and either ISO 34101-1or
ISO 34101-4:2019,
Annex A or B, as described in the
Introduction.
This document also specifies administrative requirements for a
mass balance system whereby cocoa conforming to this document can
be used together with nonconforming cocoa and which provides the
necessary traceability within a manufacturing process.
This document specifies requirements for traceability of
sustainably produced cocoa from an organization that is sustainably
producing cocoa beans to the point of exit from the manufacturer of
the final retail product.
This document does not apply to a credit system.