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!
Initial audit
In order to get Fairtrade certified a company needs to apply for certification first. Based on the information received during the application phase and if the application is accepted, the initial audit is planned. After the initial audit, the audit results will be evaluated and FLOCERT will decide whether the applicant can be certified.
Read more on the Fairtrade certification process.