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!
Certification Cycle
The period from the point of initial certification to re-certification, or from re-certification to the following re-certification.
At FLOCERT, one Certification Cycle lasts three years for producers and five-years for traders. Learn more about the certification process and timeline here.