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).

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Certification Process

The process which is applied by FLOCERT to verify compliance with applicable Fairtrade Standards by the Customer including the FLOCERT Compliance Criteria. The Process consists of several sub-elements (e.g., audits) and is described in the Fairtrade Assurance Manual.