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 Organization (WFTO).
Learn about the wor(l)ds of Fair Trade below!
Affiliate
An affiliate is a producer organization (eg 1st grade, 2nd grade or plantation) that operates under an umbrella body such as a 2nd- (or 3rd-) grade organization or multi estate which is involved in the production of Fairtrade products.