Fair Trade Certification

Fair Trade is a trading partnership, based on dialogue, transparency and respect, that seeks greater equity in world trade. It contributes to sustainable development by offering better trading conditions to, and securing the rights of, marginalised producers and workers - especially in the South. Fair Trade organisations are actively engaged in supporting producers, raising awareness and in campaigning for changes in the rules and practice of conventional world trade.

FORCERT is a Fair Trade Support Organisation certified by WFTO, the World Fair Trade Federation. This means that the timber pricing and sales arrangements of the FORCERT Group Certification Service Network have been recognized as meeting Fair Trade standards.

World Fair Trade Organisation

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WFTO, the World Fair Trade Organisation, aims to improve the livelihoods of disadvantaged people in developing countries by linking and strengthening organizations that offer just alternatives to unfair trade structures and practices. WFTO members come together in solidarity and mutual cooperation to create an alternative and fairer way of doing business. WFTO is a federation to promote fair trade and a forum for the exchange of information to help members increase benefits to producers.

WFTO members share the following practices:

  1. Commitment to Fair Trade
  2. Transparency; openly share business information on a regular basis.
  3. Ethical Issues; commitment to fair trading, business and working practices.
  4. Working Conditions; ensure a safe working environment.
  5. Equal Employment Opportunities; oppose discrimination and ensure gender equality.
  6. Concern for People; promote development which improves the quality of life
  7. Concern for the Environment; encourage trade of environmentally friendly products
  8. Respect for Producers' Cultural Identity