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 Sourced Ingredients (FSI)

Short form: FSI. A commodity-sourcing approach applicable to all products except bananas. The model focuses on the sourcing of Fairtrade commodities and is indicated by the use of the FSI Mark. FSI Licensees are offered a range of communication options, including both the FSI Mark on-pack of composite products and off-pack claims and/or communication.