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 Organisation (WFTO).
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First-party audit
Organisations use first-party audits (internal) to audit themselves for internal purposes. They can also be carried out by an external organisation …
FLO ID
A unique identification number assigned to all Fairtrade organisations by FLOCERT. The existence of a FLO ID does not necessarily imply that an …
FLOCERT
FLOCERT is the independent Fairtrade certification body offering Fairtrade certification services to clients in more than 120 countries.
FLOCERT, a …
FLOCERT GmbH (FLOCERT)
FLOCERT GmbH is the independent Fairtrade certification body offering Fairtrade certification services to clients in more than 120 …
FLOCERT Supervisory Board
The FLOCERT Supervisory Board oversees and appoints the members of the company’s Management Board. It also approves major business decisions …
Focused Audit
A Focused Audit may take place in between two Renewal Audits, or an Initial and a Renewal Audit, in order to follow up on Non-Conformities identified …
Follow-Up Audit
A Follow-Up Audit is the result of an Evaluation or Certification Decision.
The goal of a Follow-Up Audit is to follow up on all Non-Conformities …
Food Composite Product (FCP)/Food Composite Ingredient (FCI)
A Food Composite Product (FCP) is a consumer-ready product (e.g. chocolate) composed of more than one ingredient (e.g. cocoa, cane sugar).
A Food …
Force majeure
An overpowering force and/or event characterised as external, unpredictable and unavoidable.
The term is frequently used in contracts; in general it …
Forced labour
Work or services undertaken by a person under duress or threat, in circumstances where the person has not offered him/herself voluntarily.
Free on board (FOB)
The seller delivers their part of the contract when the goods pass the ship’s rail at the named port of shipment. This means the buyer must bear …
Freedom of Association
The right of all workers to join or form an organisation of their own choosing without prior authorisation from their employer or public authorities.
Funding partner
A partner who, as a general rule, commits financial resources to a project/programme for a specific period of time.
Genetically modified organism (GMO)
A plant, animal or microorganism that is transformed by genetic engineering.
Hazard Analysis and Critical Control Points (HACCP)
The term hazard analysis, including the identification of critical control points, describes a methodology to identify, evaluate and control hazards. …