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).

Learn about the wor(l)ds of Fair Trade below!

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Workers
Field Workers, artisans or other Workers, including migrant, temporary, seasonal, sub-contracted and permanent Workers, and all other Hired Labour …
Workers’ Committee
A group of elected worker representatives not affiliated to any of the registered unions in the sector that deals with workers’ rights and working …
World Fair Trade Organization (WFTO)
The World Fair Trade Organization is a global network of Fair Trade organisations and WFTO associates representing the supply chain from producer to …
World shop
A world shop is an independent retailer and/or importer who sells fair trade products. They are united in their aim to bring about fundamental …