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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Main Fairtrade product

The principal product that comes out of a production process. The term “production process” applies to both agricultural production and agro-industrial processing. The Fairtrade Minimum Price and/or Premium are paid on the main product.