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!
Initial Audit
In order to become Fairtrade-certified, a company must first apply for certification.
Based on the information received during the application phase, and if the application is accepted, an Initial Audit is then planned. After the Initial Audit, the audit results are evaluated and FLOCERT decides whether the applicant can be certified.
Read more on the Fairtrade Certification process.