What does fair trade mean on a label?

While you might find other labels in the grocery store that say “fair trade,” the Fairtrade Mark is the only label that indicates a product is certified by the most recognized ethical labeling system in the world, following a rigorous set of social, economic and environmental standards.

What is importance of fair trade Labelling?

Of course, the Fairtrade symbol also helps workers and farmers from developing countries obtain a fair living wage for their labor. By purchasing these goods you are supporting a system that aims to reduce world poverty and create sustainable development, which will benefit all communities in the years to come.

What is fair trade system?

“Fair Trade is a trading partnership, based on dialogue, transparency and respect, that seeks greater equity in international trade. It contributes to sustainable development by offering better trading conditions to, and securing the rights of, marginalized producers and workers – especially in the South.”

What are the different types of fair trade labels?

Guide to Fair Trade Labels In the U.S. there are 5 widely recognized labels (see below): Fair Trade International, Fair Trade U.S.A., Fair for Life, the World Fair Trade Organization and the Fair Trade Federation. The first three are certifiers and the last two are membership groups.

What does it mean to be fair trade certified?

Fair Trade Certified. The Fair Trade Certified label represents Fair Trade USA, the leading certifier of Fair Trade products in the United States. This organization, formerly known as Transfair USA, was once a part of Fairtrade International, but it split off in 2011, adopting a new name and its own set of standards.

What does FLOCert mean on a fair trade label?

Certification Body: FLOCERT. The Fairtrade Mark, as seen on products above, signifies that a fair cost has been paid to small farmers and also a Fairtrade premium above the fair price, which goes towards the social, environmental or economic development of the local community.

What does a Fairtrade mark on a product mean?

The Fairtrade Mark, as seen on products above, signifies that a fair cost has been paid to small farmers and also a Fairtrade premium above the fair price, which goes towards the social, environmental or economic development of the local community.