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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Cost, Insurance and Freight (CIF)
The seller delivers their part of the contract when the goods pass the ship’s rail in the port of shipment. The seller pays the costs and freight …
Cross-border sale (CBS)
The sale of a Licensee’s product outside the country of the licensing National Fairtrade Organisation (NFO), or outside their country of business …