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 [activist notes] FLO Trade Certification Policy General: Where there is a Fairtrade price for a non-organic product in a country or a region but no organic price then the organic differential for the country will be the largest difference between the organic and non-organic price in other countries or regions for the same product. This organic differential is only an interim measure until a proper organic price has been set.

 [Global Fayre] About Fair Trade: The Fairtrade Labelling Organizations International (FLO), created in 1997, is the largest and most widely recognized standard setting and certification body for labelled Fairtrade. It regularly inspects and certifies producer .

[Info Lowongan Kerja dalam dan luar negeri] Fairtrade Labelling Organizations (FLO) International: Fairtrade Labelling Organizations (FLO) International, the leading Fairtrade standards setting and certification body is looking to contract as a consultant a

 [activist notes] Notes from Vancouver: Third Strategic Planning Meeting of Canadian ...: whereby whereby products are also imported and/or distributed by organisations who have Fair Trade at the core of their mission and activities, using it as a development tool to support disadvantaged producers and to reduce poverty, and combine their marketing with awareness-raising and campaigning.

[WeBuyItGreen Blog] Greenwashing: Certification of Green Products: Beginning in June, 2008, the WeBuyItGreen blog will run an ongoing feature in which we showcase a particular nonprofit or business that promotes fair trade or a sustainable environment. Our intent is to provide people with specific examples of how they can do small things that will have a positive impact on global issues such as poverty, human rights, health, conflict, and the environment.

[Untitled] Label Definition: Fair Trade: Promoting fair trade. Payment of a fair price, which usually exceeds market price. Gender equity. Safe and healthy working conditions. Respecting the UN Convention on the Rights of the Child (4), local laws, and social norms if children ...

 [activist notes] Lorax Woodlands Roundtable on the Future of Fair Trade: · LABELS - (ownership, credibility, and relationships) The FT label is easily water downed and a source of conflict as Corporations and plantations receive FT status for their products. Social and environmental consciousness is rising but being co-opted by corporations for CSR.

 [One_World's Articles] Fair Trade: Spreading the Wealth: The establishment of democratic cooperatives is just part of the minimum standards set by the Fairtrade Labeling Organizations (FLO), an umbrella group headquartered in Bonn, Germany that oversees and sets standards for fair trade producers. Generally, to sell goods under the Fair Trade label, small farmers must have formed organizations (such as cooperatives or associations) that contribute to the social and economic development of each of their members as well as their overall communities.

[Robert Blog] Fair Trade Fundamentals: In Canada, the Fair Trade Certified logo is managed by TransFair Canada, a nonprofit organization that belongs to the international Fairtrade Labeling Organization (FLO). Use of the logo comes with very strict rules and terms, to which all members are bound by contract.

 [coop_america's Articles] Faces of the Green Pages: Scott James: And no one else has produced certified Fair Trade sports balls yet because of the added expense and transparency required. The enormous multinational companies in this industry have not made a move in this direction yet, as they would rather pay their celebrity athlete spokespersons millions of dollars, rather than pay their workers a fair living wage.

 [Emmafoster's Weblog] Rising Revenue of Fairtrade Goods - Will it stop?: A recent press release from the Fairtrade Labelling organisation (FLO) has indicated that there has been a massive 47% rise in sales of fairtrade products from 2006-2007, the largest annual rise yet.

[Whole Story] Whole Trade Rose Trip - Quito, Ecuador: (The workers’ committee or joint body is an elected group of workers that determine how their Fair Trade premium will be spent according to standards that are set by FLO.)

 [Eat. Drink. Better.] How Buying Eco-Friendly Coffee Makes a Difference: As with all certifications, look for the term “100%.” Legally, a package can claim USDA Organic certification with only 30% organic product, but this is probably not what you had in mind when you tried to purchase non-toxic coffee, particularly given its premium price tag.

 [seattledirt] Debate about Fair Trade: A recent press release from the Fairtrade Labeling organisation (FLO) has indicated that there has been a massive 47 percent rise in sales of Fair Trade products from 2006-2007, the largest annual rise yet.

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