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The EU requirements for coffee, tea and cocoa are strict. Food safety is top priority. It is crucial to know what the requirements are regarding different forms of contamination of coffee, tea and cocoa. For all food products health control procedures are relevant and should be followed strictly. There is also product legislation for specific products such as decaffeinated coffee and tea, coffee extracts and cocoa and cocoa products.

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Common requirements: Food safety certification is crucial, sustainability is following suit.

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Since the quality and safety of the food upon entry into the EU heavily depend on the procedures practiced during the handling of the product from production location to the borders of the EU, it is recommended that suppliers from outside the EU implement a food safety management system. Certification of such a system is a common requirement.

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In addition, sustainability of supply has become an increasingly important market access requirement.