Glossary
If you feel that the world of Fair Trade has its very own language – don’t fret! We’ll keep you in the know!
With this glossary we’ll guide you through the common technical terms used by FLOCERT, Fairtrade International and the World Fair Trade Organisation (WFTO).
Learn about the wor(l)ds of Fair Trade below!
Trader Induction
An e-learning training that all new Traders that enter the system have to take, to ensure that they enter with a minimum level of knowledge on …
Trader Production Audit
All certified Trader customers may receive a Trader Production Audit. These audits have the objective to follow up on indications of violations of …
Unannounced Audit
FLOCERT Audit that takes place without prior announcement in order to assess what is happening at the customer’s site during a …
Unannounced Remote Audit
Remote FLOCERT Audit that takes place without prior announcement.
Voluntary Best Practice
Additional steps that all supply chain actors can take to foster even fairer trading conditions. These are voluntary and not required in order to be …
Voluntary Physical Traceability (VPT)
Physical Traceability has always been a requirement for Fairtrade products. However, the Standards allow 4 product categories (cocoa, cane sugar, …
Workers
Field Workers, artisans or other Workers, including migrant, temporary, seasonal, sub-contracted and permanent Workers, and all other Hired Labour …
Workers’ Committee
A group of elected worker representatives not affiliated to any of the registered unions in the sector that deals with workers’ rights and working …
World Fair Trade Organization (WFTO)
The World Fair Trade Organization is a global network of Fair Trade organisations and WFTO associates representing the supply chain from producer to …
World shop
A world shop is an independent retailer and/or importer who sells fair trade products. They are united in their aim to bring about fundamental …