Fair Trade
Fairtrade standards are meant for producers in order to be certified. This comprise minimum social, economic and environmental requirements. Along with that is progress requirements that encourage the continuous improvement of farmers' organisations or the situation of estate workers.Sustainable development is the core concept.
Fairtrade is a registered trademark. The Fairtrade Mark symbol is made up of a blue sky that symbolises optimism, and an arm, raised in the air – this symbolises empowerment.
The products that come under the purview of Fair Trade are :
Bananas
Coffee
Cocoa
Cotton
Flowers
Gold
Sugar
Tea
Wine