What is Fair Trade?

A Fair Price

The FAIRTRADE Mark is an independent consumer label which appears on products as an independent guarantee that disadvantaged producers in the developing world are getting a better deal.

For a product to display the FAIRTRADE Mark it must meet international Fairtrade standards. These standards are set by the international certification body Fairtrade Labelling Organizations International (FLO).

Producer organisations that supply Fairtrade products are inspected and certified by FLO. They receive a minimum price that covers the cost of sustainable production and an extra premium that is invested in social or economic development projects.

• Support Fair Trade.org
  Support Fair Trade is the home for activists and consumers alike. Together we can make a difference. Visit this site to market your Fair Trade business or to get information on products or campaigns. They have a nice directory to submit your fair trade vendor sites. This is a growing place to find fair trade vendors.
  
  
• Fairtrade Labelling Organizations International
  FLO is the leading Fairtrade standard setting and certification body. It regularly inspects and certifies about 508 producer organizations in more than 50 countries in Africa, Asia and Latin America.
  
  
• Fair Trade.org
  In 1992, the non-profit association TransFair first started its activities. Its aim is to support disadvantaged producers in Africa, Asia and Latin America, and to improve their working and living conditions through Fairtrade. 40 renowned organizations active in development co-operation, the church, social work, consumer protection, the co-operative system, and education are TransFair members. Being an independent initiative, TransFair itself does not trade, but concedes its label to products traded fairly and according to license agreements.
  
  
• Fair Trade at Work
  Fair-Traders' mission is to make available throughout the United Kingdom, snacks and drinks which are organic or support local farmers in developing countries. We believe people throughout the world, deserve a better place and a decent living.
  
  

Fair Trade Vendors

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