FLO International is a non-profit, multi-stakeholder association involving 20 member organizations (or Labelling Initiatives), producer groups, traders and external experts. The organization develops and reviews Fairtrade standards, assists producers in gaining and maintaining Fairtrade certification and capitalizing on market opportunities. Image File history File links Download high-resolution version (1000x1175, 191 KB) This logo (International Fairtrade Certification Mark) is unique and could not be replaced with a free image. ... A non-profit organization (abbreviated NPO, or non-profit or not-for-profit) is an organization whose primary objective is to support an issue or matter of private interest or public concern for non-commercial purposes, without concern for monetary profit. ... 2004 (MMIV) was a leap year starting on Thursday of the Gregorian calendar. ... Bonn is the 19th largest city in Germany, located about 20 kilometres south of Cologne on the river Rhine in the Federal State of North Rhine-Westphalia. ... Product certification or product qualification is the cornerstone of all bounding and the process of certifying that a certain product has passed performance and/or quality assurance tests or qualification requirements stipulated in regulations such as a building code and nationally accredited test standards, or that it complies with a... A website (or Web site) is a collection of Web pages, images, videos and other digital assets and hosted on a particular domain or subdomain on the World Wide Web. ...

FLO International is one of the two organizations which resulted from the January 2004 split of Fairtrade Labelling Organizations International. January 2004 : ← - January - February - March - April - May - June - July - August - September - October - November - December- → Irelands Roman Catholic and Protestant Boy Scouts organisations merge after nearly a century of division, in spite of efforts by the Roman Catholic bishops to block the merger. ... For other uses of fair trade, see fair trade. ...

Membership

Over 20 Fairtrade labelling initiatives are FLO International members: International Fairtrade Certification Mark Fairtrade certification (usually simply Fairtrade or Fair Trade Certifiedâ„¢ in the United States) is a product certification system designed to allow consumers to identify products which meet agreed environmental, labour and developmental standards. ...

These labelling initiatives were joined in 2007 by three Fairtrade producer networks: Image File history File links Flag_of_Spain. ... The Asociación del Sello de Productos de Comercio Justo (ASPCJ) is the Spanish member of Fairtrade Labelling Organizations International (FLO), which unites 20 national Fairtrade initiatives across Europe, Japan, North America, Australia and New Zealand. ... Image File history File links Flag_of_Mexico. ... Image File history File links This is a lossless scalable vector image. ... Image File history File links Flag_of_New_Zealand. ... The Fair Trade Association of Australia and New Zealand (FTAANZ) is the Australian and Kiwi member of Fairtrade Labelling Organizations International (FLO), which unites 20 national Fairtrade initiatives across Europe, Japan, North America, Australia and New Zealand. ... Image File history File links Flag_of_Austria. ... Image File history File links Flag_of_Ireland. ... Fairtrade Mark Ireland is the Irish member of FLO International, which unites 20 national Fairtrade initiatives across Europe, Japan, North America, Australia and New Zealand. ... Image File history File links Flag_of_the_United_Kingdom. ... The Fairtrade Foundation is a charity which promotes the sale of Fairtrade-labelled products in the United Kingdom. ... Image File history File links Flag_of_Belgium_(civil). ... Image File history File links Flag_of_France. ... Association Max Havelaar France is the French member of Fairtrade Labelling Organizations International (FLO), which unites 20 national Fairtrade initiatives across Europe, Japan, North America, Australia and New Zealand. ... Image File history File links Flag_of_Denmark. ... Image File history File links Flag_of_the_Netherlands. ... Stichting Max Havelaar (or the Max Havelaar Foundation in English) is the Dutch member of Fairtrade Labelling Organizations International (FLO), which unites 20 national Fairtrade initiatives across Europe, Japan, North America, Australia and New Zealand. ... Image File history File links Flag_of_Norway. ... Image File history File links Flag_of_Switzerland. ... Image File history File links Flag_of_Finland_(bordered). ... Image File history File links Flag_of_Sweden. ... Image File history File links Flag_of_Canada_(bordered). ... Transfair Canada is a national non-profit certification and public education organization promoting Fair Trade Certified products in Canada to improve the livelihood of developing world farmers and workers. ... Image File history File links Flag_of_Germany. ... Image File history File links Flag_of_Italy. ... Image File history File links Flag_of_Japan_(bordered). ... Image File history File links Flag_of_Luxembourg. ... Image File history File links No higher resolution available. ... Transfair USA, a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization, is one of twenty members of Fairtrade Labelling Organizations International (FLO), and the only third-party certifier of Fair Trade products in the United States. ... 2007 (MMVII) is the current year, a common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar and the Anno Domini era. ...

• Coordinadora Latinoamericana y del Caribe de Pequeños Productores de Comercio Justo (CLAC)
• Network of Asian Producers (NAP)
• Africa Fairtrade Network (AFN)

Structure

FLO International is divided into three units: Standards, Finance and Central Services, and Producer Business Unit.

• The Standards Unit (SU) sets and maintains Fairtrade standards.

• The Finance and Central Services Unit (FCSU) ensures coordinated communications, finance, human resources, fundraising and IT services.

• The Producer Business Unit (PBU) supports producers in gaining and maintaining Fairtrade certification and capitalizing on market opportunities.

The fair trade movement promotes international agreements to enforce price supports for commodities, particularly those exported from poor countries to the industrialised West. ... The fair trade movement promotes international agreements to enforce price supports for commodities, particularly those exported from poor countries to the industrialised West. ...

Mission

FLO International’s mission is to enable the sustainable development and empowerment of disadvantaged producers & workers in developing countries through Fairtrade certification by: Sustainable development has also been defined as the process of balancing the need of humans for economic and social development with the need to protect the natural and built environment so that these needs can be met not only in the present, but in the indefinite future. ... International Fairtrade Certification Mark Fairtrade certification (usually simply Fairtrade or Fair Trade Certifiedâ„¢ in the United States) is a product certification system designed to allow consumers to identify products which meet agreed environmental, labour and developmental standards. ...

• setting international Fairtrade standards;
• facilitating and developing Fairtrade business;
• supporting producers in making maximum use of the opportunities offered by Fairtrade certification; and by
• promoting the case for trade justice in debates on trade and development.

FLO is the only organization in the world that specializes in Fairtrade standard-setting. International Fairtrade Certification Mark Fairtrade certification (usually simply Fairtrade or Fair Trade Certifiedâ„¢ in the United States) is a product certification system designed to allow consumers to identify products which meet agreed environmental, labour and developmental standards. ... Trade justice is a campaign by non-governmental organisations, such as consumer groups, trade unions, faith groups, aid agencies and environmental groups. ... International Fairtrade Certification Mark Fairtrade certification (usually simply Fairtrade or Fair Trade Certifiedâ„¢ in the United States) is a product certification system designed to allow consumers to identify products which meet agreed environmental, labour and developmental standards. ...

Fairtrade standards

Certified Fairtrade banana producer in Ecuador.

Given the development focus of Fairtrade, FLO standards contain minimum requirements that all producer organisations must meet to become certified as well as progress requirements in which producers must demonstrate improvements over time. Image File history File linksMetadata Size of this preview: 800 × 536 pixelsFull resolution (3872 × 2592 pixel, file size: 1. ... Image File history File linksMetadata Size of this preview: 800 × 536 pixelsFull resolution (3872 × 2592 pixel, file size: 1. ... This article or section does not cite its references or sources. ... International Fairtrade Certification Mark Fairtrade certification (usually simply Fairtrade or Fair Trade Certified™ in the United States) is a product certification system designed to allow consumers to identify products which meet agreed environmental, labour and developmental standards. ...

There are two types of Fairtrade standards for disadvantaged producers: standards for small farmers' organizations and for hired labour situations. Fairtrade standards for small farmers' organizations include requirements for democratic decision making, ensuring that producers have a say in how the Fairtrade Premiums are invested etc. They also include requirements for capacity building and economic strengthening of the organization. International Fairtrade Certification Mark Fairtrade certification (usually simply Fairtrade or Fair Trade Certifiedâ„¢ in the United States) is a product certification system designed to allow consumers to identify products which meet agreed environmental, labour and developmental standards. ... International Fairtrade Certification Mark Fairtrade certification (usually simply Fairtrade or Fair Trade Certifiedâ„¢ in the United States) is a product certification system designed to allow consumers to identify products which meet agreed environmental, labour and developmental standards. ... Democracy (literally rule by the people, from the Greek demos, people, and krateo, rule[1]) is a form of government. ... The fair trade movement promotes international agreements to enforce price supports for commodities, particularly those exported from poor countries to the industrialised West. ...

Fairtrade standards for hired labour situations ensure that workers receive decent wages and enjoy the freedom to join unions and bargain collectively. Fairtrade certified plantations must also ensure that there is no forced or child labour and that health and safety requirements are met. In a hired labour situation, Fairtrade standards require a “joint body” to be set up with representatives from both management and workers. This joint body decides on how Fairtrade premiums will be spent to benefit plantation workers. International Fairtrade Certification Mark Fairtrade certification (usually simply Fairtrade or Fair Trade Certifiedâ„¢ in the United States) is a product certification system designed to allow consumers to identify products which meet agreed environmental, labour and developmental standards. ... A trade union or labor union is a continuous association of wage-earners for the purpose of maintaining or improving the conditions of their employment. ... A Collective agreement is a labor contract between an employer and one or more unions. ... International Fairtrade Certification Mark Fairtrade certification (usually simply Fairtrade or Fair Trade Certifiedâ„¢ in the United States) is a product certification system designed to allow consumers to identify products which meet agreed environmental, labour and developmental standards. ... // This article is about crop plantations. ... Child labour or labor is the phenomenon of children in employment. ... International Fairtrade Certification Mark Fairtrade certification (usually simply Fairtrade or Fair Trade Certifiedâ„¢ in the United States) is a product certification system designed to allow consumers to identify products which meet agreed environmental, labour and developmental standards. ... The fair trade movement promotes international agreements to enforce price supports for commodities, particularly those exported from poor countries to the industrialised West. ... // This article is about crop plantations. ...

For some products, such as coffee, only Fairtrade standards for small farmers' organizations are applicable. For others, such as tea, both small farmers' organizations and plantations can be certified. A cup of coffee Workers sorting and pulping coffee beans in Guatemala Coffee is a widely consumed beverage prepared from the roasted seeds — commonly referred to as beans — of the coffee plant. ... Tea leaves in a Chinese gaiwan. ...

Fairtrade standards and procedures are approved by the FLO Standards Committee, an external committee comprising all FLO stakeholders (labelling initiatives, producers and traders) and external experts. Fairtrade standards are set in accordance to the requirements of the ISEAL Code of Good Practice in standards setting and are in addition the result of an extensive consultation process, involving a variety of stakeholders: producers, traders, external experts, inspectors, certification staff etc.^[1] The fair trade movement promotes international agreements to enforce price supports for commodities, particularly those exported from poor countries to the industrialised West. ... Flo Robson is an obsesive hairy creature. ... Flo Robson is an obsesive hairy creature. ... The fair trade movement promotes international agreements to enforce price supports for commodities, particularly those exported from poor countries to the industrialised West. ...

Producer support

The Producer Business Unit (PBU) supports producers in gaining and maintaining Fairtrade certification and capitalizing on market opportunities. Furthermore, PBU assists producer organizations on issues ranging from encouraging democratic development to finding markets for their products. These services are offered via regular visits to producer organizations and the work of approximately 25 Liaison Officers based in 16 developing countries, who offer support locally to Fairtrade producers.^[2] The fair trade movement promotes international agreements to enforce price supports for commodities, particularly those exported from poor countries to the industrialised West. ... Democracy (literally rule by the people, from the Greek demos, people, and krateo, rule[1]) is a form of government. ... The fair trade movement promotes international agreements to enforce price supports for commodities, particularly those exported from poor countries to the industrialised West. ...

International Fairtrade Certification Mark

Main article: International Fairtrade Certification Mark

The International Fairtrade Certification Mark is an independent consumer Mark used in over 17 countries which appears on products as an independent guarantee that disadvantaged producers in the developing world are getting a better deal. The International Fairtrade Certification Mark is owned and protected by FLO International, on behalf of its 20 member Fairtrade labelling initiatives. The International Fairtrade Certification Mark is an independent certification mark used in over 16 countries. ... Image File history File links Download high-resolution version (1000x1175, 191 KB) This logo (International Fairtrade Certification Mark) is unique and could not be replaced with a free image. ... The International Fairtrade Certification Mark is an independent certification mark used in over 16 countries. ... The International Fairtrade Certification Mark is an independent certification mark used in over 16 countries. ...

For a product to carry the Fairtrade Certification Mark, it must come from FLO-CERT inspected and certified producer organizations. The crops must be grown and harvested in accordance with the International Fairtrade standards set by FLO International. The supply chain is also monitored by FLO-CERT to ensure the integrity of labelled products. Only authorized licensees can use the Fairtrade Certification Mark on their products. The International Fairtrade Certification Mark is an independent certification mark used in over 16 countries. ... FLO-CERT GmbH is the largest inspection and certification body for labelled Fairtrade. ... FLO-CERT GmbH is the largest inspection and certification body for labelled Fairtrade. ...

The International Fairtrade Certification Mark shows a cheering person - representing both the producers celebrating a fair deal through Fairtrade, and the consumers who know they are making a positive difference through buying Fairtrade products. The International Fairtrade Certification Mark is an independent certification mark used in over 16 countries. ...

See also

Certified Fair trade quinoa producers in Ecuador. ... The fair trade movement as we know today has undergone several important changes since its early days following World War II. Fair trade, first seen as a form of charity advocated by religious organizations, has radically changed in structure, philosophy and approach: the past fifty years have witnessed massive changes... International Fairtrade Certification Mark Fairtrade certification (usually simply Fairtrade or Fair Trade Certified™ in the United States) is a product certification system designed to allow consumers to identify products which meet agreed environmental, labour and developmental standards. ... Fair trades increasing popularity has drawn criticism from both ends of the political spectrum. ... An alternative trading organization (ATO) is a non-governmental organization (NGO) explicitly committed to realigning exploitative global trading structures, particularly those involving partners in developing countries. ... Trade justice is a campaign by non-governmental organisations, such as consumer groups, trade unions, faith groups, aid agencies and environmental groups. ... Worldshops, world shops or Fair Trade Shops are retail outlets that practice the principles of fair trade. ... Black Gold is a 2006 documentary film about the international coffee trade and its ramifications for the farmers who grow coffee. ... One Cup (Short Documentary) 28 Mins, 2006. ... For other uses of fair trade, see fair trade. ... The International Fair Trade Association (IFAT) consists of a global network of Fair Trade Organizations (FTOs). ... The Network of European Worldshops (NEWS!) was established in 1994 and coordinates the cooperation between Worldshops in Europe. ... The European Fair Trade Association is a Dutch association established in 1990. ... FINE was created in 1998 and is an informal association of the four main Fair Trade networks: F Fairtrade Labelling Organizations International (FLO) I International Fair Trade Association (IFAT) N Network of European Worldshops (NEWS!) and E European Fair Trade Association (EFTA) // The aim of FINE is to enable these... FLO-CERT GmbH is the largest inspection and certification body for labelled Fairtrade. ... The International Fairtrade Certification Mark is an independent certification mark used in over 16 countries. ... US Fair Trade Certified Mark Canadian Fair Trade Certified Mark The Fair Trade Certified Mark is a certification mark used in Canada and in the United States. ... Fairtrade Town is a status awarded by the Fairtrade Foundation in the United Kingdom and Channel Islands, describing an area which is committed to the promotion of Fairtrade-labelled goods. ... International Fairtrade Certification Mark Fairtrade Town is a status awarded by a FLO member Fairtrade labelling initiative (i. ... Fairtrade fortnight is an annual event in the U.K. in which fair and ethical trading values are celebrated. ... Make Trade Fair is a campaign organized by Oxfam International to promote fair trade among governments, institutions, and multinational corporations. ... Each year, on the second Saturday of May, World Fair Trade Day is celebrated. ... International Fairtrade Certification Mark Fairtrade certification (usually simply Fairtrade or Fair Trade Certified™ in the United States) is a product certification system designed to allow consumers to identify products which meet agreed environmental, labour and developmental standards. ... The Asociación del Sello de Productos de Comercio Justo (ASPCJ) is the Spanish member of Fairtrade Labelling Organizations International (FLO), which unites 20 national Fairtrade initiatives across Europe, Japan, North America, Australia and New Zealand. ... The Fair Trade Association of Australia and New Zealand (FTAANZ) is the Australian and Kiwi member of Fairtrade Labelling Organizations International (FLO), which unites 20 national Fairtrade initiatives across Europe, Japan, North America, Australia and New Zealand. ... Fairtrade Mark Ireland is the Irish member of FLO International, which unites 20 national Fairtrade initiatives across Europe, Japan, North America, Australia and New Zealand. ... The Fairtrade Foundation is a charity which promotes the sale of Fairtrade-labelled products in the United Kingdom. ... Association Max Havelaar France is the French member of Fairtrade Labelling Organizations International (FLO), which unites 20 national Fairtrade initiatives across Europe, Japan, North America, Australia and New Zealand. ... Stichting Max Havelaar (or the Max Havelaar Foundation in English) is the Dutch member of Fairtrade Labelling Organizations International (FLO), which unites 20 national Fairtrade initiatives across Europe, Japan, North America, Australia and New Zealand. ... Transfair Canada is a national non-profit certification and public education organization promoting Fair Trade Certified products in Canada to improve the livelihood of developing world farmers and workers. ... Transfair USA, a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization, is one of twenty members of Fairtrade Labelling Organizations International (FLO), and the only third-party certifier of Fair Trade products in the United States. ... An alternative trading organization (ATO) is a non-governmental organization (NGO) explicitly committed to realigning exploitative global trading structures, particularly those involving partners in developing countries. ... Alter Eco is a French alternative trading organization, created in 1998, specialized in the import and the distribution of Fairtrade products. ... Cafédirect is a UK-based alternative trading organization. ... Ctm altromercato is Italys largest alternative trading organization. ... Divine Chocolate Limited, formerly the Day Chocolate Company, is a manufacturer of Fairtrade chocolate products in the United Kingdom. ... Equal Exchange is a for-profit Fairtrade company located in West Bridgewater, Massachusetts that distributes organic, gourmet coffee, tea, sugar, cocoa, and chocolate bars produced by farmer cooperatives in Latin America, Africa and Asia. ... The GEPA is Europes largest alternative trading organization. ... SERRV International is a 501(c)3 nonprofit, alternative trading organization operating in the United States and in Africa, Asia and Latin America. ... Traidcraft is a the UKs leading fair trade organisation dedicated to fighting poverty through trade. ... Twin Trading is a leading alternative trading company in the United Kingdom. ... Ten Thousand Villages is a program of the Mennonite Central Committee (MCC) started in 1946 that pioneered the concept of fair trade by buying crafts directly from artisans in the developing world and paying a living wage. ...

References

External links

• FLO International
• FLO Centroamerica

FLO International Members:

• TransFair Österreich
• Max Havelaar Belgique
• TransFair Canada
• Association Max Havelaar France
• Max Havelaar Danmark
• TransFair Deutschland
• The Fairtrade Foundation UK
• TransFair Italia
• Fairtrade Ireland
• TransFair-Minka Luxembourg
• Stichting Max Havelaar
• Fairtrade Max Havelaar Norge
• Reilun kaupan edistämisyhdistys ry
• Rättvisemärkt
• Max Havelaar Stiftung (Schweiz)
• TransFair USA
• Fair Trade Association of Australia & New Zealand (Australia site)
• Fair Trade Association of Australia & New Zealand (New Zealand site)
• Asociación del Sello de Productos de Comercio Justo (Spain)
• Comercio Justo México (associate member)