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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Confirmation Audit

A FLOCERT Digital, Focused or Unannounced Audit, that may take place between an Initial and a Renewal Audit or in between two Renewal Audits to confirm compliance.

A Confirmation Audit is conducted if required by FLOCERT’s assessment of the organisation’s individual needs. This assessment is based on: compliance with the Fairtrade Standards, Fairtrade Premium amount received/paid, and the individual set-up.