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).
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Product compensation
The term product compensation is used when a buyer purchases a product from a non-certified producer or conveyer under ordinary conditions (non-certified), and wants to convert that product into a certified product. To do this they must purchase the equivalent quantity and quality from a certified producer. The original product is then used as a non-certified product at a later date. Product compensation is only granted in very exceptional cases and needs a formal application and approval process with FLOCERT.