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PRINCIPLES OF FAIR TRADE

At Trade Aid, the ten principles of fair trade form the basis of all our work.

Trade Aid is accredited by the World Fair Trade Organization’s (WFTO) Guarantee System. This is the first

system that is able to deliver the promise of fair trade compliance throughout the entire supply chain.

The WFTO has created ten key principles that Fair Trade Organizations work to and through monitoring

ensure these standards are being met. Read more about WFTO Guarantee System certification here:

www.tradeaid.org.nz/guaranteedfairtrade

The Key Principles of Fair Trade

The WFTO has created ten principles that Fair Trade Organisations must follow in their day-to-day work, and carries out monitoring to ensure

these principles are maintained:

Creating Opportunities for Economically Disadvantaged Producers

Fair Trade is a strategy for poverty alleviation and sustainable development. Its purpose is to create opportunities for producers who

have been economically disadvantaged or marginalized by the conventional trading system.

1.

Transparency and Accountability

Fair Trade involves transparent management and commercial relations to deal fairly and respectfully with trading partners.

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2.

Trade Relations

Fair Trade organisations trade with concern for the social, economic and environmental well-being of marginalized small producers

and do not maximize profit at their expense. They maintain long-term relationships based on solidarity, trust and mutual respect that

contribute to the promotion and growth of Fair Trade. An interest-free pre-payment of at least 50% is made if requested.

3.

Payment of a Fair Price

A fair price in the regional or local context is one that has been agreed through dialogue and participation. It covers not only the costs

of production but enables production which is socially just and environmentally sound. It provides fair pay to the producers, and takes

into account the principle of equal pay for equal work by women and men. Fair Traders ensure prompt payment to their partners and,

whenever possible, help producers with access to pre-harvest or pre-production financing.

4.

Child Labour

Fair Trade organisations respect the UN Convention on the Rights of the Child, as well as local laws and social norms in order to

ensure that the participation of children in production processes of fairly traded articles (if any) does not adversely affect their

well-being, security, educational requirements and need for play. Organisations working directly with informally organised producers

disclose the involvement of children in production.

5.

Non-Discrimination, Gender Equity and Freedom of Association

The organisation does not discriminate in hiring, remuneration, access to training, promotion, termination or retirement based on race,

caste, national origin, religion, disability, gender, sexual orientation, union membership, political affiliation, HIV/Aids status or age. Fair

Trade means that women's work is properly valued and rewarded. Women are always paid for their contribution to the production

process and are empowered in their organisations.

6.

Working Conditions

Fair Trade means a safe and healthy working environment for producers. The participation of children (if any) does not adversely

affect their well-being, security, educational requirements and need for play and conforms to the UN Convention on the Rights of the

Child as well as the law and norms in the local context.

7.

Capacity Building

Fair Trade is a means to develop producers' independence. Fair Trade relationships provide continuity, during which producers and

their marketing organisations can improve their management skills and their access to new markets.

Read more about Trade Aid's capacity building projects.

8.

Promoting Fair Trade

Fair Trade organisations raise awareness of Fair Trade and the possibility of greater justice in world trade. They provide their

customers with information about the organisation, the products, and in what conditions they are made. They use honest advertising

and marketing techniques, and aim for the highest standards in product quality and packing.

9.

The Environment

Fair Trade actively encourages better environmental practices and the application of responsible methods of production. Read more

about Trade Aid's own environmental practices .

10.

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