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<p>There are currently no plans to make representations at European Level on the use
of the word chocolate.</p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p>The Cocoa and Chocolate Products
(England) Regulations 2003 set out the composition and standards for chocolate including
definitions. Chocolate shall not contain less than 35 per cent total dry cocoa solids
and milk chocolate or family milk chocolate not less than 20 per cent total dry cocoa
solids.</p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p>There are rules in place under the Food Information
to Consumers (FIC) Regulations EU No 1169/2011 to ensure the consumer is not misled.
Quantitative ingredient declarations (QUID) apply to all pre packed foods. This means
that where chocolate is a characterising ingredient e.g. a chocolate cake, the percentage
of the chocolate has to be declared in the ingredients list.</p><p> </p>
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