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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EDGE Certification
FLOCERT is accredited by the EDGE Certified Foundation to certify companies against the EDGE (Equity, Diversity, and Gender Equality) Standard. An …
End-of-chain sale
A sale at the end of the Fairtrade supply chain of the final packaged and labelled Fairtrade product (e.g. sale from licensed company to retailer).
Evaluation Decision
An Evaluation Decision is taken by FLOCERT within the application or audit evaluation process. Evaluation Decisions are the basis for the …
Ex works (EXW)
The seller delivers their part of the contract when the goods are placed at the disposal of the buyer, either at the seller’s premises or another …
Exceptions Committee
The Exceptions Committee is responsible for providing guidelines for the granting of exceptions to the Food Composite Product Standard, and for …