The Fairtrade certification system is rigorous, independent, and in line with best-in-class certification practice.

Independent certifiers audit producers, traders and companies to check compliance with our economic, social and environmental standards, including that producers receive the Fairtrade Minimum Price and Premium.

Through our assurance system, we make sure our certification and licensing bodies operate effectively and independently to uphold the integrity of the FAIRTRADE Mark. This scheme is compliant with ISEAL’s Assurance Code, an internationally recognized code for sustainability standards. Read more about our assurance system.

FLOCERT is the largest certifier for Fairtrade, responsible for the certification of all producers and most traders. FLOCERT operates a transparent, independent and globally consistent certification system. In addition to complying with Fairtrade’s certifier requirements, it is accredited under ISO 17065, the leading international quality norm for product certifiers. A few national Fairtrade organizations (Australia/New Zealand, Canada and Japan) certify traders in those countries.

All Fairtrade certifiers comply with Fairtrade International’s Requirements for Assurance Providers and are monitored by an Oversight Committee, which reports to Fairtrade International’s Board.