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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Main Fairtrade product
The principal product that comes out of a production process. The term “production process” applies to both agricultural production and …
Major Compliance Criteria
A limited number of Compliance Criteria (CC) have been classified as “Major”.
Fulfilment of these criteria implies compliance with the …
Manufacturer/Processor
A company transforming a Fairtrade product at any stage in the production process from raw material into a ready-for-sale product.
Mark Supervision
The Mark Supervision group is a group of brand experts, nominated by National Fairtrade Organisations (NFOs) and appointed by the Fairtrade …
Mass Balance
Mass Balance is the practice in Fairtrade which requires certified companies to ensure that the amount of outputs sold as Fairtrade must be …
Master Operator
Certified companies that have subcontracted other companies to handle the Fairtrade product and which are therefore registered as Additional Entities …
Monitoring & Evaluation (M&E)
Together, monitoring and evaluation (M&E) provide the knowledge for effective programme management and reporting, including accountability and …
Multi Estate
Companies that structurally depend on Hired Labour and are composed of more than one plantation with independent administration are called Multi …