Directive 2000/36/EC of the European Parliament and of the CouncilShow full title

Directive 2000/36/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council of 23 June 2000 relating to cocoa and chocolate products intended for human consumption

5.Family milk chocolateU.K.

designates the product obtained from cocoa products, sugars and milk or milk products and which contains:

  • not less than 20 % total dry cocoa solids,

  • not less than 20 % dry milk solids obtained by partly or wholly dehydrating whole milk, semi- or full-skimmed milk, cream, or from partly or wholly dehydrated cream, butter or milk fat,

  • not less than 2,5 % dry non-fat cocoa solids,

  • not less than 5 % milk fat,

  • not less than 25 % total fat (cocoa butter and milk fat).