What Is Fair Trade

FairTrade

The objective of fair trade is to secure a better deal for the producers whose prices can be pushed down by large suppliers.  Often Fairtrade focuses on small scale producers, though this depends on the type of commodity.  Fairtrade producers must be able to demonstrate that they meet market requirements for quality, consistency and continuity of supply.  

Fair price
 Fair trade criteria establishes a minimum guaranteed price that covers the cost of production and ensures a living wage for growers.

In March 2005 the 100th Fairtrade town was declared
 to become a fair-trade town the following goals must be met

  • The local council must pass a resolution supporting Fairtrade, and serve Fairtrade coffee and tea at its meetings and in offices and canteens.
  • A range of Fairtrade products must be readily available in the area’s shops and served in local cafés and catering establishments (targets are set in relation to population)
  • Fairtrade products must be used by a number of local work places (estate agents, hairdressers etc) and community organisations (churches, schools etc)
  • Attract media coverage and popular support for the campaign
  • A local Fairtrade steering group must be convened to ensure continued commitment to Fairtrade Town status.


Directory Links:
Links on our directory of Fair Trade providers
Fair Trade

Useful Links
Following is the Fairtrade foundation web site – they own the fair-trade mark
www.fairtrade.org.uk/
A link to our section on fair trade products

 

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