The Fairtrade Foundation is the independent certification body in the UK that awards the FAIRTRADE Mark to products which meet Fairtrade standards. The Foundation is part of an international network of 20 organisations that are members of the standards setting and certification body Fairtrade Labelling Organisations International (FLO).

What is Fairtrade?

Many Farmers and workers in developing countries struggle to provide for their families. Poor market access and unfair trade rules often mean that the price they get for their crop does not cover the cost of production. Fairtrade is a rapidly growing international movement which seeks to guarantee a better deal for farmers and workers in the developing world. A product that is Fairtrade certifies carries a label, the FAIRTRADE Mark.

The Fairtrade Foundation is the independent non-profit organisation that licenses use of the FAIRTRADE Mark on products in the UK in accordance with internationally agreed Fairtrade standards.