EUDR Compliance for Chocolate Makers
The only compliance platform designed for artisan chocolate makers and cocoa importers. Track West African origins, manage certifications, and prove traceability—all in one place.
Chocolate Maker EUDR Challenges
We understand the unique compliance challenges artisan chocolate businesses face
West Africa GPS Tracking
Getting farm-level GPS from Ghana and Ivory Coast cooperatives is complex—especially for single-origin bars with multiple smallholder sources.
Certification ≠ Compliance
Many chocolatiers assume Fair Trade, Rainforest Alliance, or UTZ covers EUDR. It doesn't—you still need GPS coordinates and DDS.
High Deforestation Risk
Cocoa from Ghana and Ivory Coast is classified as high-risk. This means stricter due diligence requirements and more documentation.
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Chocolate Maker Compliance Resources
Expert guides written specifically for artisan chocolate businesses
Complete EUDR Guide for Chocolate Makers
End-to-end compliance from cocoa farm GPS to DDS submission. 2,800 words covering every step.
Read GuideFair Trade vs EUDR: What's the Difference?
Clear breakdown of certification requirements vs EUDR compliance. Certification matrix included.
Coming SoonHow to Get GPS from Cocoa Cooperatives
Step-by-step guide to collecting GPS from West African suppliers. Includes cooperative email templates.
Coming SoonSingle-Origin Chocolate Traceability
Managing EUDR for limited edition single-origin bars. Multi-smallholder tracking worksheet.
Coming SoonGet Your Free Cocoa Supplier Data Collection Template
Excel template designed specifically for chocolate makers. Collect GPS coordinates, fermentation data, and certification info from all your cocoa suppliers in one standardized format.
Built for Chocolate Makers
Features designed around your unique workflow
Cooperative Portal
Send secure links to West African cooperative managers. They upload GPS data and fermentation records directly—no endless email chains.
Certification Gap Analysis
Upload Fair Trade, UTZ, or Rainforest Alliance certs. We show exactly what EUDR data is still missing beyond your certifications.
High-Risk Region Tracking
Automatic Ghana/Ivory Coast risk flagging. Enhanced due diligence workflows for high-risk cocoa sources with satellite verification.
Batch-Level Traceability
Track single-origin bars separately from blends. Link each chocolate batch to specific cocoa farm GPS coordinates and harvest dates.
Multi-Ingredient Compliance
Only cocoa needs tracking for chocolate bars—sugar and milk are exempt. Our system automatically filters EUDR-relevant ingredients.
One-Click DDS Generation
Generate compliant Due Diligence Statements in seconds. Export as PDF or submit directly to EU Information System.
Chocolate Maker FAQs
Does Fair Trade certification cover EUDR requirements?
No. Fair Trade, UTZ, and Rainforest Alliance certifications are NOT sufficient for EUDR compliance. You still need farm-level GPS coordinates, harvest dates, and a Due Diligence Statement for every cocoa shipment, even if it's certified.
Do I need GPS for every cocoa farm in my chocolate bars?
Yes. EUDR requires farm-level GPS coordinates (latitude/longitude with 6+ decimal places) for all cocoa imports. If your single-origin bar sources from a cooperative with 50 smallholder farmers, you need GPS for all 50 farms.
What about other ingredients like sugar and vanilla?
Good news! Only cocoa needs EUDR tracking for chocolate products. Sugar, milk, vanilla, and other non-regulated ingredients are exempt. This simplifies compliance significantly for chocolate makers.
Why is cocoa classified as high-risk under EUDR?
Cocoa from Ghana and Ivory Coast (which account for 60% of global cocoa) is in high-deforestation regions. This means stricter due diligence requirements, more documentation, and potential satellite verification of farm locations.
How do I track single-origin bars vs blends?
Each chocolate batch (SKU) needs its own traceability record. For single-origin bars, link to one cocoa source. For blends, track all cocoa origins and their percentages. EUDR Simple handles both workflows with batch-level tracking.
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