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!
Retroactive certification
The term retroactive certification describes the process of retrospectively converting a Fairtrade eligible product bought from a Fairtrade producer or exporter under ordinary conditions (non-Fairtrade), into an Fairtrade product by payment of the Fairtrade price and/or Fairtrade Premium adjustment. Retroactive certification is only granted in very exceptional circumstances and needs a formal application and approval process with FLOCERT.