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History
Fair trade is an organized social movement and market-based approach to empowering developing country producers and promoting sustainability.
The first attempts to commercialize fair trade goods were initiated in the 1940s by religious groups and various politically oriented NGOs. Since this time several fair trade standards have been developed. But present fair trade certification schemes didn’t cover the entire range of products, production situations and trade relations. In responding to the increasing demands of consumers, producers, processors, and retailers the Institute for Marketecology (IMO) and the Swiss Bio-Foundation have jointly created and implemented the Social & FairTrade Certification Programme in 2006.
What is Fair for life?
"Fair for life" is a certification programme for social accountability and fairtrade in agricultural, manufacturing and trading operations. It combines strict social and Fairtrade standards with adaptability to local conditions.
The fair for life certification is applicable on all products: food and non food goods.
The certification guarantees that human rights are respected at any stage of production, that workers have fair working conditions and that smallholder farmers receive a fair share.
Fair trade is made on the fair remuneration of producers. Buyers must pay a fair price to producers as well as a premium. The fair price and fairtrade premium is agreed between supplier and buyer. This fair trade premium should enable producers to support themselves and to invest in community development. In return, producers must comply with labour rights, environmental and social requirements.
IMO Social & FairTrade Certification guarantees you that the products have been produced in a fair and sustainable way:
Principles of Social & fair trade certification
Social Aspects
- no child labour, no forced labour, no discrimination
- safe working conditions without risk to health
- workers are paid decent wages, have reasonably working hours and have at least basic social security
- workers have freedom to organize themselves to negotiate better working conditions and address their concerns
Fair Trade & Social Development
- long term trade relations, fair prices, support between trade partners
- a fairtrade premium is invested directly in social community projects for farmers and workers.
Traceability and Transparency
Certified products are fully traceable at all stages.
Assets of certification
- Distinguish yourself on the market as socially responsibly company.
- Bring you trust and credibility
- International recognition
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