You Manufacture Chocolate in Switzerland. You Export to the EU. Your Cocoa Supply Chain Needs EUDR Documentation. Here's How to Generate the Dossier in 15 Minutes.
Switzerland is the world's most renowned chocolate manufacturing country, but it is not an EU member state. When Swiss chocolate manufacturers export derived products containing cocoa to the EU market, the EU-based importer who first places the product on the Union market bears the due diligence obligation under Regulation (EU) 2023/1115. However, your EU buyer needs to trace the cocoa back to the production plot — and that data flows through your supply chain. EUDRCheck helps you structure the Annex II documentation your EU buyers need. €299 per lot.
€299 · One-time · 28-page professional dossier + TRACES NT files · Your data never leaves your browser
The numbers that define the Swiss chocolate industry's exposure to the EUDR
Switzerland produces over 200,000 tonnes of chocolate per year, with a significant share exported to EU member states. Major Swiss chocolate manufacturers source cocoa from Ivory Coast, Ghana and Cameroon. When that chocolate enters the EU, the EUDR applies to the product containing cocoa.
For Swiss manufacturers, the EUDR creates an indirect obligation: your EU buyer needs EUDR-compliant documentation for the cocoa in your products. Without that documentation, they cannot place your chocolate on the EU market.
200K+
Tonnes of chocolate produced in Switzerland per year
≥ 4%
Minimum fine — percentage of EU annual turnover (Art. 25.2.a)
€299
per lot for the complete 8-document dossier
What your EU buyer needs from your cocoa supply chain documentation
Under Article 4 and Annex II, the data fields are defined by law. Your cocoa suppliers provide the raw data. You structure it and pass it to your EU buyer for the DDS filing.
Commodity and product description
HS codes 1801-1806 (cocoa), 1806 (chocolate). Theobroma cacao. Product type, lot number, cocoa content. Annex II point 2.
Country of production with subdivision
Ivory Coast — Haut-Sassandra, Nawa. Ghana — Western, Ashanti. Cameroon — Centre, South. Per cocoa origin. Annex II point 3.
Plot-level geolocation of every production area
Minimum 6 decimal places, WGS-84, GeoJSON RFC 7946. Points for plots under 4 ha, polygons for 4 ha or more. Article 2(28) + Annex II point 4. EUDRCheck includes a built-in coordinate generator to help your supplier produce compliant files.
Full supply chain traceability
Full chain: cocoa farmers, cooperatives, exporters, Swiss manufacturer, EU distributor. Annex II point 5.
Legal compliance in the country of production
Land use rights, environmental protection, forest legislation, third-party rights, labour rights, human rights, FPIC, tax and anti-corruption. Each country has different source legislation. Article 2(40) + Article 3(b).
Risk assessment against 14 criteria
Systematic evaluation of risk factors including country risk classification, complexity of supply chain, and prevalence of deforestation. Article 10.2 (letters a to n).
EUDRCheck generates the complete dossier — including a JSON file formatted for direct import into TRACES NT — in 15 minutes.
The three mistakes Swiss chocolate manufacturers make most often with EUDR documentation
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Pattern 1 — Assuming Switzerland is exempt from the EUDR
Switzerland is not EU, but EUDR applies when your products enter the EU market
Switzerland is not an EU member state, so the EUDR does not directly apply to you. But when your chocolate enters the EU, the EU-based importer who places it on the market must file a DDS. They need cocoa traceability data that flows through your supply chain. Without it, your products cannot enter the EU market.
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Pattern 2 — Treating Rainforest Alliance or UTZ as the DDS
No voluntary certification replaces Article 4 and Annex II
Article 10.2(m) of Regulation (EU) 2023/1115 classifies voluntary certifications as complementary evidence for the risk assessment. They are not a substitute for the Due Diligence Statement. A DDS must be filed in TRACES NT for every lot regardless of certification status.
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Pattern 3 — Cocoa trader coordinates instead of plot-level GPS
Article 2(28) requires geolocation of the production plot, not the aggregation point
Cocoa passes through multiple aggregation stages before reaching your Swiss factory. Only the coordinates of the production plot satisfy the regulation. EUDRCheck's built-in coordinate generator and GeoJSON validator ensure the data meets the 6-decimal, WGS-84, RFC 7946 standard.
What you receive: an 8-document EUDR dossier generated in your browser
EUDRCheck does not generate a single PDF. It generates a complete dossier of eight structured documents, delivered as a ZIP file you download and keep. Every document cites the specific EUDR article it complies with.
1
Scope Determination
Identifies your role as EU-based operator, applicable regime, legal calendar. Article 2 + Article 8.
2
Pre-filled DDS + TRACES NT JSON
Signable PDF + machine-readable JSON for direct import into TRACES NT. Every Annex II field completed. Article 4 + Annex II.
3
Validated GeoJSON
Production plot coordinates validated against RFC 7946 + WGS-84. Points for plots under 4 ha, polygons for 4 ha or more. Visual map in PDF. Article 2(28) + Annex II.4.
4
Formal Risk Assessment
Systematic analysis of 14 criteria of Article 10.2 (letters a to n). Formal conclusion on risk level. Article 10.
5
Risk Mitigation Plan
Mitigation measures when risk is standard or high. Article 11.
6
Supply Chain Mapping
Full chain: cocoa farmers, cooperatives, exporters, Swiss manufacturer, EU distributor with full traceability. Annex II.5.
7
Country-of-Production Legal Checklist
Eight dimensions of legal compliance in the origin country. Adapted per country. Article 2(40) + 3(b).
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Post-DDS Calendar + ICS Reminders
Annual review dates, 5-year retention period, automatic calendar reminders. Article 12 + Article 32.
See before you buy — Download sample dossier (PDF, fictional company) — Real structure, real articles, real format. Fictional data.
Generated from your own input, in your own browser. No supplier data leaves your device.
What you pay to get a valid EUDR dossier per lot
🧾 REGULATORY CONSULTANCY IN ZURICH OR GENEVA
€3,000–€8,000
Typical fee per origin. Lead time: 2-4 weeks.
✓ EUDRCHECK
€299
One-time per lot. 28-page professional dossier. 15 minutes. Browser-side.
The EUDR dossier and the plantation data: two separate layers
● LAYER 1 — THE DOSSIER (EUDRCHECK DOES THIS)
The structured Due Diligence Statement
Eight documents. 15 minutes. €299. Yours permanently. Including the JSON formatted for TRACES NT import.
∅ LAYER 2 — PLANTATION DATA (YOUR SUPPLIER PROVIDES THIS)
Plot-level GPS from the origin country
Your cocoa suppliers provide the GPS coordinates of production plots. EUDRCheck includes a built-in coordinate generator that converts their GPS data, Google Maps pins, or KML files into validated GeoJSON. If they have mapping data from Rainforest Alliance, Cocoa Life, Cocoa Horizons or similar programmes, EUDRCheck imports it.
We do not sell field data collection services. We structure the data your supplier provides into the format the regulation requires.
Enforcement reality: what happens when cocoa documentation is missing at EU customs
Under Article 25, consequences apply to the operator placing non-compliant products on the EU market. The consequences apply to your EU buyer — the operator who places the chocolate on the EU market. If they cannot file the DDS due to missing cocoa traceability data from your supply chain, your product does not enter the EU.
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Fines — minimum 4% of EU annual turnover
≥ 4%
Article 25.2(a). For your EU distributor with €10M EU turnover, the minimum fine starts at €400,000. The maximum may exceed the economic benefit gained from the infringement.
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Confiscation of the commodity and its revenues
100%
Article 25.2(b) and (c). The chocolate shipment and all revenues may be seized by EU customs.
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Exclusion from EU public procurement
12 months max
Article 25.2(d). Temporary exclusion from tendering procedures, grants and concessions.
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Temporary ban on placing chocolate on the EU market
Until compliance
Article 25.2(e). In serious or repeated cases, prohibition on placing relevant products on the EU market until full compliance is demonstrated.
Under Article 25.5, every final infringement decision is published by the Commission.
Alternatives Swiss chocolate manufacturers usually consider
| Alternative | Cost | What you get |
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| Regulatory consultancy (Zurich, Geneva) | €3,000–€8,000 | Same Annex II, 2-4 weeks per origin |
| Enterprise compliance platform | €12,000–€30,000/year | Yearly subscription, multi-origin |
| Rainforest Alliance / Fairtrade / Organic | Certification fees | Complementary evidence only (Art. 10.2.m) |
| EUDRCheck | €299 | 28-page dossier + TRACES NT JSON, 15 min, browser-side |
Manufacturing chocolate from multiple cocoa origins? Volume pricing available.
Swiss chocolate manufacturers handling cocoa from Ivory Coast, Ghana and other origins need volume DDS capacity. EUDRCheck offers pack pricing from 10 dossiers. One dossier per cocoa lot. Email hello@solidwaretools.com with your estimated annual volume.
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What EUDRCheck guarantees and what it doesn't
EUDRCheck generates a document structured under Article 4 and Annex II of Regulation (EU) 2023/1115 (as amended by Regulation (EU) 2025/2650) based on the information you enter. The truthfulness, accuracy and completeness of that information is your responsibility as operator under Article 4.2.
We guarantee that the document structure follows Article 4 and Annex II of Regulation (EU) 2023/1115 and that the legal references cited are correct as of the latest verification date. We do not guarantee that a specific document will be accepted by any competent authority in a specific case.
EUDRCheck is not legal advice. For specific situations, consult a lawyer or specialised regulatory consultancy.
Frequently asked questions — Swiss chocolate manufacturers
I source cocoa from multiple origins. Do I need a separate DDS for each?
Yes. Article 4 of Regulation (EU) 2023/1115 requires a separate Due Diligence Statement for each consignment. Each cocoa origin requires its own DDS filing in TRACES NT. EUDRCheck generates each dossier independently for €299 per lot. Volume pricing is available from 10 dossiers.
My supplier has Rainforest Alliance or Fairtrade certification. Does that replace the DDS?
No. Article 10.2(m) of Regulation (EU) 2023/1115 explicitly classifies voluntary certifications — including Rainforest Alliance, Fairtrade, UTZ and organic — as complementary evidence for the risk assessment, not as a substitute for the Due Diligence Statement. The full DDS under Article 4 and Annex II is always required regardless of certifications held by the supplier.
Does my Swiss company need to file a DDS?
No, not directly. Under Article 2(15) of Regulation (EU) 2023/1115, the operator is the natural or legal person who places the product on the EU market for the first time. The operator is the EU-based entity that first places the product on the EU market. That is your EU buyer. But they need cocoa traceability data from your supply chain. EUDRCheck helps you structure that data.
My cocoa supplier cannot provide GPS coordinates of production plots. What do I do?
Article 2(28) and Annex II point 4 require plot-level geolocation in WGS-84 with minimum 6 decimal places. Without this data, you cannot file a valid DDS. EUDRCheck includes a built-in coordinate generator that helps your supplier produce compliant GeoJSON from GPS data, Google Maps pins, or KML files. Points for plots under 4 hectares, polygons for 4 hectares or more.
Does EUDRCheck handle my data securely?
All processing happens 100% in your browser. No supplier data, no GPS coordinates, no trade volumes, no company details are transmitted to any server. The dossier is generated on your device and the ZIP file you download stays on your computer. This is GDPR-native by design, not by declaration.
Is EUDRCheck legal advice?
No. EUDRCheck is a documentation structuring tool that organises your data into the format required by Article 4 and Annex II of Regulation (EU) 2023/1115. It is not a law firm, not a consultancy, and not a third-party audit. For specific legal situations, consult a lawyer or specialised regulatory consultancy.
Is there a subscription?
No. EUDRCheck is a one-time payment of €299 per dossier. No monthly fees, no auto-renewals, no commitment. You generate the dossier, download the ZIP, and the documents are yours permanently.
What if the regulation changes after I generate my dossier?
EUDRCheck is maintained and updated whenever the regulation or its implementing acts are amended. Our regulatory monitoring team verifies the tool weekly against EUR-Lex. The dossier you generated remains valid as of its generation date. If a material change occurs, we publish an advisory and update the tool.
⚠️ Important notice: EUDRCheck is a self-assessment documentation tool, not legal advice and not a third-party audit. The document under Article 4 and Annex II of Regulation (EU) 2023/1115 is generated from your input data. You are responsible for the accuracy of the data you provide. EUDRCheck does not replace a qualified professional assessment and does not provide the EU Responsible Person service.
The obligation is yours. The dossier takes 15 minutes. Generate it now.
Eight documents. Annex II fully structured. Regulation (EU) 2023/1115 in its current wording including Regulation (EU) 2025/2650 amendment of 23 December 2025. TRACES NT JSON included. Your data stays on your device. The ZIP you download is yours forever.
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