Code of practice for the prevention and reduction of cadmium contamination in cocoa beans (CXC 81-2022)

This code of practice has been published in the new format with refreshed design and a DOI (digital object identifier) to monitor downloads and citations.

Cadmium is a heavy metal that predominantly enters the environment through anthropogenic activities such as processing ores, burning fuels, contamination with industrial waste, livestock manure, and use of phosphate fertilizers.

This code of practice provides guidance on recommended practices to prevent and reduce cadmium contamination in cocoa beans before planting, for new or existing cocoa tree plantations and during the production stage through the harvest and post-harvest phases.