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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Fairtrade Officer

All Fairtrade Certification customers must designate one key contact person, a Fairtrade Officer, within their organisation. The Fairtrade Officer will be the main point of contact for certification and audit issues. They will be responsible for ensuring the customer’s compliance with all certification requirements and for keeping the certification body updated with contact details and other relevant information.