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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Nomination Committee

The Nomination Committee recommends candidates for Fairtrade International Board committees, trader and independent boards to the Fairtrade International Board of Directors.

There are three Fairtrade International Board committees: the Standards Committee, the Finance Committee and the Nominations Committee.