By its very nature, dark chocolate is already dairy free chocolate, or nearly so. But you will need to check labels to make sure your dairy free needs are met.
People generally want to avoid dairy for either medical or for personal choice reasons. If you are looking for dairy free because of lactose intolerance, then most dark chocolate products already meet your needs. There is no actual milk in dark chocolate, so you should be good.
You'll need to take an extra step if you want to be completely dairy free. Some dark chocolate products contain milkfat, or the ingredients label may say something like "may contain traces of milk products." If these indications are missing, the product should be dairy free. Sometimes the manufacturer will specifically state that the product is dairy free.
If you are looking for a certification, Vegan Action's Certified Vegan logo will ensure that the product contains no dairy, but not that the product wasn't processed on equipment also used to process foods containing dairy. Read more about Vegan Dark Chocolate here.
If your concerns are medical, your best course of action is to read the labels, check with the manufacturer, and proceed carefully.
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