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).
Learn about the wor(l)ds of Fair Trade below!
Impact
Any effects arising from an intervention or action. This includes immediate short-term outcomes as well as broader and longer-term effects and …
Industrial Processing Plants
Plants that structurally depend on contracted labour (more than twenty workers, seasonal, temporary or permanent). Due to necessary safety measures, …
Ingredient
Any substance, including a food additive, used in the manufacture or preparation of food and present in the final product, although possibly in a …
Initial Audit
In order to become Fairtrade-certified, a company must first apply for certification.
Based on the information received during the application phase, …
Internal control system (ICS)
An internal control system measures an organisation’s improvement over time with specific, individual control points.
International Labour Organization (ILO)
The International Labour Organization (ILO) is the international organisation responsible for drawing up and overseeing international labour …