How does Fair Trade work?
Producers and their organizations are monitored and certified by the Fairtrade Labelling Organizations International (FLO). In Canada, the “Licensees” (processors) are licensed and audited by TransFair Canada to ensure that they are doing business with certified producers and that they are adhering to the standards set out by FLO. TransFair also works to promote Fair Trade Certified products at the retail and consumer level. FLO and TransFair Canada are structured and positioned to support the needs of producers, consumers and licensees, guarantee integrity of the process and promote the principles of Fair Trade Certification. The two organizations also work in tandem to verify and audit the sales from importers to the licensees.
