Glossary

If you feel that the world of Fair Trade has its very own language – don’t fret! We’ll keep you in the know!

With this glossary we’ll guide you through the common technical terms used by FLOCERT, Fairtrade International and the World Fair Trade Organisation (WFTO).

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Hazard Analysis and Critical Control Points (HACCP)

The term hazard analysis, including the identification of critical control points, describes a methodology to identify, evaluate and control hazards. Its original scope is food safety, but it can be broadened and applied to other (social/environmental) quality objectives.