What is the Fairtrade logo?
The FAIRTRADE Mark is the most recognised ethical label globally. When you buy products with any of the FAIRTRADE Marks, you support farmers and workers as they improve their lives and their communities. Products bearing these Marks meet the internationally agreed social, environmental and economic Fairtrade Standards. Products can be labelled with the FAIRTRADE Mark when the company has signed the corresponding license contract with Fairtrade International or a National Fairtrade Organization and the products have been approved.Our green and blue Fairtrade Mark is the certification seal of the Fairtrade International’s rigorous Standards. When you buy products with this symbol, you are investing in farmers and workers as they improve their own lives and their communities.The Fairtrade Standards aim to provide a structure for sustainable agricultural production, protect workers’ rights, and distribute power in trade relations more equally between producers and buyers.Critics argue that Fairtrade, but not all other fair trade businesses, harms non-Fairtrade farmers. Fairtrade claims that its farmers are paid higher prices and are given special advice on better techniques, both of which lead to increased output being sold on the global market.Fair trade (two words) refers to the broader movement working towards more trade justice and sustainable production and consumption worldwide, whereas Fairtrade (one word) refers to the certification and labelling system governed by Fairtrade International.
What is the original FAIRTRADE Mark?
The original FAIRTRADE Mark has always stood for fairly produced and fairly traded products. It also means the product is fully traceable (kept separate from non-certified products) from farm to shelf. You see this Mark on single-ingredient products, such as bananas and coffee. Look for the fair trade certification logo on coffee packaging, or purchase coffee from reputable retailers and roasters who prioritize ethical sourcing practices. Additionally, you can research specific brands and their sourcing policies to ensure they align with fair trade principles.What does Fair Trade certification mean for coffee? Fair Trade certification indicates that coffee is sourced from producers who meet specific standards regarding fair pricing, environmental sustainability, and safe working conditions. This label assures consumers that farmers receive fair compensation for their labor.
What is a Fairtrade brand?
From businesses, to products and of course farmers and workers. A product with the FAIRTRADE Mark means farmers, workers and businesses have met internationally agreed Standards which have been independently audited and certified. Fairtrade. Only one out of ten Lavazza production companies have the fairtrade certification according to their 2020 sustainability report.
What is 100% Fairtrade?
By choosing to source from Fair Trade Certified factories, you are working with factories that are producing goods in a fair way. That means workers are paid a fair wage, work in safe conditions, have their rights respected, and their communities have the opportunity to prosper. A fair trade price is an ethical minimum price paid to producers in economically developing nations for their goods or services. Fair trade is a global social movement aimed at reducing the exploitation of workers and small business owners in developing nations.Fair Trade exists to make trade more equitable, ensuring that farmers, workers, and producers are paid fairly, work in safe conditions, and can invest in their communities and futures. We’ll help you understand how Fair Trade works and why it’s important to look for the label when you shop.Fair trade Certifiers and Membership Organizations all agree on these basic fair trade principles: Long-Term Direct Trading Relationships. Payment of Fair Prices. No Child, Forced or Otherwise Exploited Labor.
Who owns Fairtrade?
The Fairtrade Mark is owned and protected by Fairtrade International, on behalf of its 25-member and associate member labeling initiatives and producer networks. For a product to carry the Fairtrade Mark, it must come from FLOCERT inspected and certified producer organizations. For certification, the independent auditor FLOCERT will check your supply chain to ensure compliance with social, economic and ecological requirements set in the Fairtrade Standards. To learn more about getting certified, visit FLOCERT’s website.
What is the symbol for Fairtrade?
Our green and blue Fairtrade Mark is the certification seal of the Fairtrade International’s rigorous Standards. When you buy products with this symbol, you are investing in farmers and workers as they improve their own lives and their communities. The Fairtrade logo is a waving person against a background of grass and sky. Look for this Mark on products when you shop. It guarantees the producers have been paid a fair price for their products.