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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Objective Evidence (OE)
Any means of proving compliance with a (Standard) requirement. At FLOCERT, Objective Evidence is requested from organisations in order to verify …
Observation
An Observation can be recorded during a Digital Audit when a potential Non-Conformity has been identified but could not be fully investigated …
Observed Audit
FLOCERT Audit that is observed by a third party.
Opening Meeting
Meeting held at the beginning of an audit.
Out-of-home
A sales situation where a product is consumed onsite. This includes, but is not limited to, hotels, restaurants, cafés and vending machines.