Fair Trade or FAIRTRADE

When talking about fairly traded products, the word single word ‘Fairtrade’ is used to refer to products that have been given the FAIRTRADE Mark by the Fairtrade Foundation:

The more generic term fair trade simply refers to any products that have been fairly traded. The WFTC recognises that some products that do not carry the FAIRTRADE mark are in fact fairly traded.

However, we always recommend that the best way to be sure the products you buy are fair trade is to buy ‘Fairtrade’ products - those that carry the FAIRTRADE mark.

For more information on Fairtrade certification, or other fair trade related issues, please see our leaflet archive

Related Pages About Fair Trade:

About fair trade
A brief introduction to fair trade, and why it is important.

Fair trade or FAIRTRADE
A brief description of the differences between the different types of fair trade, and Fairtrade certification.

Fairtrade standards
A brief description of standards that must be adhered to in order to gain Fairtrade certification

Fairtrade zone status
What is involved in achieving Fairtrade Foundation certification for towns, boroughs, and other areas

Fair trade for businesses
What business can do to support fair trade, and what can be done to encourage them.