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!

Code of conduct / code of practice

A code of conduct or code of practice, in the context of ethical trading, is a set of rules concerning labour practices adopted by a company. The code should apply internationally, and, in particular, to the labour practices of its suppliers and subcontractors.

Find out how FLOCERT can help develop and verify such a code.

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