Carinthian chocolate test: no increased heavy metals found!

Carinthian chocolate test: no increased heavy metals found!

The head of AK consumer protection, Stephan Achernig, pleased that products with a high cocoa content, such as bitter chocolate, have a higher cadmium content in particular, but are always under the permissible maximum content in accordance with the investigations. In addition to 25 chocolates, a total of two cocoa products from 100 percent cocoa, two drinking chocolates and more were examined. However, the analysis also covered deficiencies in the labeling of four products, including missing or misplaced storage conditions as well as incorrect ingredients. However, this was not considered a serious violation by the Chamber of Labor, so that the manufacturers concerned have already been informed in writing about the defects, as was emphasized in a report by orf Carärnten

important quality controls

AK President Günther Goach emphasized the essential role of the Chamber of Labor when carrying out this independent quality tests, which aims at ensuring consumer protection and information. "It is crucial that consumers can make well -founded purchase decisions," said Goach. The Chamber of Labor does everything possible to prevent potential health risks or deceptions in the food trade. These measures are particularly important for the upcoming Santa Claus, since many people buy chocolate, cookies and other sweets to give their loved ones.