Fair Trade
Fair trade is all about building sustainable sectors where each link in the supply chain, particularly in terms of supply and productionm is committed to this shared responsibility, promoting greater equity in world trade. Establishing long-term contractual partnerships guarantees the economic and social development of producers and workers in both the Global South and the Global North.
- 143,000
producers and workers benefit from the 'Fair for Life' program
50
Countries involved
- 14.5
million euros development fund, invested thanks to the 'Fair for Life' program
The key practices of Fair Trade
Ecocert, supporting a fairer Trade
Consistent with Ecocert’s founding principles and history as a pioneer in organic farming certifications, Ecocert goes further by integrating the social and economic dimensions into its certification services. Created in 2006, Fair For Life is a rigorous and reputed certification program through which Ecocert has become a key player in the international Fair Trade scene over the past 15 years.
A Fair Trade Expert to assist you anywhere in the world
Are you a producer, co-operative, processor, importer and/or exporter, brand, or distributor?
You would like to engage in Fair Trade?
Our consulting, training, and certification activities in fair trade are internationally recognized by industry professionals.
Our Fair For Life program is applicable to all operations across sectors, from production to distribution. Fair For Life combines rigorous social, economic and environmental standards.
The Ecocert trademark benefits from the international recognition by professionals, built upon the high standards and quality of its services.
We can certify your products to a standard consistent with Fair Trade.x000D x000D You can also amplify your commitment to fairness and equality by having your sustainable practices certified as in organic farming or CSR.
You would like to engage in Fair Trade?
Are you looking for a Fair Trade certification?
Our training program: sharing our expertise
Find out more about our training programs on Fair Trade
Fair Trade North-South: the FAIR FOR LIFE standard
Depending on your availability
Virtual classroom or e-learning
6h
Our consulting services: expertise for your projects
We assist you in developing tailor-made solutions that match your goals and values. Find out more about our past work on Fair Trade here.
Agri-food cooperative
Diagnosis prior to Fair For Life labelling
DISCOVER ECOCERT COUNTERPART
* Technical diagnosis within a cooperative with strong local involvement and committed to sustainable production
* Analysis of practices within the cooperative, interviews and field visits to evaluate strengths and areas for improvement of the functioning of the cooperative
* Training of the various departments (Production, Quality Assurance, Marketing) on the Fair For Life label
* Synthesis report including the advice of fair trade experts.
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International cosmetics group
Assistance in monitoring a sustainability programme
DISCOVER ECOCERT COUNTERPART
* Guiding the group to achieve the objectives of its sustainability programme
* Analysis of raw material production chains and definition of the best strategy for evaluating and monitoring social and environmental performance indicators (KPIs)
* Support the implementation of multi-party contracts to ensure the commitment of all sector players towards a sustainable production and value distribution method.
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International cosmetics group
Creation of a third-party Evaluation tool
DISCOVER ECOCERT COUNTERPART
* Analysis of strengths and weaknesses of the responsible sourcing programme for cosmetic raw materials and textile accessories
* Development of an environmental and social assessment grid for the production chains of these raw materials and accessories
* Carrying out assessments in 24 countries
* Reporting and proposing action plans to further develop the production chains and improve impact.
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International NGO
Assistance in the promotion strategy of agricultural products
DISCOVER ECOCERT COUNTERPART
* Strategic analysis of the promotion scenarios for two processed agricultural products from Burkina Faso: cashew nuts and dried mango
* Interviews with sector players and local authorities
* Cost-benefit comparative analysis of possible quality signs: organic, geographical indications, fair trade, etc.
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