The dark chocolate in this generic model does not contain 'milk ingredients'. Manufacturers are reminded that while the definition of dark chocolate indicates that it may contain less than 5 percent total milk solids from milk ingredients (see definition of dark chocolate below), milk ingredients are considered an allergen. Where milk ingredients are present in the dark chocolate, these must be declared on the list of ingredients (as per B.01.008 of the Food and Drug Regulations) for the benefit of those individuals who are allergic to, or have a sensitivity to, milk products.