The Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) has published a notice to industry to remind manufacturers and importers of their obligation to ensure chocolate products do not contain undeclared milk allergens.
In 2022 and 2023, there were multiple non-compliances due to undeclared milk in dark chocolate samples tested by the CFIA, many of which resulted in recalls. Undeclared allergens can pose serious health problems for consumers who are allergic to them, sometimes even causing death. It is your responsibility to ensure that the food you import or manufacture is safe and meets Canadian requirements.
Consult the notice to industry for guidance on how to prevent ingredients that contain milk allergens from contaminating chocolate and how to ensure that milk allergen hazards are appropriately declared on food labels.