On May 13, 2021, the Codex Alimentarius Commission recommended a new maximum limit value for cadmium in chocolate.

For chocolates with 30% or less cocoa solids, the cadmium content is limited to 0.3mg/kg; for chocolates with 30%-50% cocoa solids, the cadmium content is limited to 0.7mg/kg.

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