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 Trader Standard (GTS)

Requirements that traders must meet, irrespective of the product traded, in order to obtain a Fairtrade certificate. See: https://www.fairtrade.net/standard/trader