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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FAIRTRADE Certification Mark

The FAIRTRADE Certification Mark (“FAIRTRADE Mark” or “Mark”) is a registered trademark owned by Fairtrade International and sub-licensed to National Fairtrade Organisations (NFOs). The FAIRTRADE Mark is only for use on consumer retail products that have met the Fairtrade Standards, and for the promotion of such products by licensees, certified operators and third parties.