Does TransFair USA ever “decertify” companies?
First, TransFair does not certify companies (only products), therefore we don’t decertify companies either. We have terminated our contracts with dozens of companies because of non-compliances with their legally binding agreements with TransFair. Most non-compliances involve failure to adequately document Fair Trade purchases and sales in a timely manner. Failure to report inhibits our ability to cross-check transactions and maintain the integrity of the label and the Fair Trade system. On occasion, we have also terminated our contracts with companies who we felt were only making a token effort with their Fair Trade product and who did not achieve growth or volume over time. When it appears that there is no longer a “good fit” with a given company, we prefer to amicably part ways in order to maintain our focus on those industry partners who are truly invested in Fair Trade and improving the lives of farmers.
