Eligibility criteria for commodity chains
The EFT schedule of conditions states that import commodities are eligible on condition that they respect the following rules:
Trading Relationship
Trading is done internationally, between “developing” countries and "developed” countries (South-North and potentially South-South).
The approach benefits disadvantaged producers in economic difficulty.
The products exported do not destabilise the destination market.
Products and environment
The products are certified "organic" or in conversion
The products originate from food, cosmetic, textile.
Products which by their nature are toxic or dangerous, or items produced by industry or resulting from mining extraction, contributing to the pillage of natural resources or to the impoverishment of biodiversity are not authorised.
Crops under greenhouses are authorised if they are adapted to local natural conditions.
Production organisation
Producers are organised into an association, a group or a cooperative.
Plantations are eligible provided they meet the Certification Committee’s requirements.
All operators
The operator requesting the certification must present a detailed proposal describing the commodity chain project.
Mixed operators (EFT production and non-EFT production) are permitted, but opportunistic approaches are prohibited.
Mixed foods
EFT fair trade food products
- Requirement: At least 95% of the ingredients or raw materials must come from EFT commodities.
Food products containing EFT fair trade ingredients
- Requirement: Between 25 and 95% of the ingredients or raw materials must come from EFT commodities (excluding the special case mentioned).
Cosmetics
EFT fair trade cosmetics
At least 95% EFT-certified ingredients.
Cosmetics containing EFT fair trade ingredients
Between 5% and 95% EFT-certified ingredients.
Textiles
EFT fair trade textiles
At least 95% EFT-certified fibres.
Textiles containing EFT fair trade fibres
At least 70% EFT-certified fibres.