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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Small producer/Small-scale producer (SP)

A producer who is not structurally dependent on permanent Hired Labour and who manages their production activity mainly with a family workforce. Most working time is spent on agricultural/artisanal activities on their own farms or in their own homes. This revenue represents the major part of their total income.