What is Fairtrade?

Fairtrade establishes dignified trading relationships 
between customers in the UK and producers in 
developing countries. It is to change the way that 
conventional international trade work, so that 
producers receive a fair price for their goods that 
at least covers the cost of production, the security 
of long term contracts as well as a guarantee of 
minimum health and working conditions.*

The first Fairtrade products hit the supermarket 
shelves in 1992. Many people have campaigned 
for fairly traded products to be more widely 
available, and supermarkets and companies 
have listened. Sales of fairly traded products 
have increased and the availability and range 
of products has risen each year.**

*adapted from the inside of a Fairtrade 
Milk Chocolate bar packaging
**Christian Aid

Why choose Fairtrade?

Every product we buy tells a story of a person with hopes, 
dreams and fears, just like us.

By buying their products we become part of their story.

That story can be shocking.

Can the products you buy guarantee that:
1) The workers had safe working conditions to do their job in?
2) The workers earned a wage that is enough to survive on?
3) The workers wages were not cut if they fall ill?
4) The workers were allowed even to talk to one another?

Ask your retailer next time you shop.

(adapted from 'Lift the Label' by David Westlake and Esther Stansfield)

What is Ethical?

EMPLOYMENT IS FREELY CHOSEN~

These is no use of forced labour, 
slavery, bonded labour or prison labour.

CHILD LABOUR IS NEVER USED~

Only workers above the age of 
18 years are employed.

FREEDOM OF ASSOCIATION~

The right of all workers to bargain 
collectively is recognised

WORKING CONDITIONS~

A safe and hygienic working 
environment is provided.
Adequate measures are taken to 
prevent accidents and injury to health.
All workers are insured for injuries 
sustained by accidents during work.
Workers are given safety training.
Physical abuse, the treat of physical 
abuse, unusual punishments or other 
harassment is strictly prohibited.
Access to clean toilet facilities, 
cafeteria and potable water is provided.

WAGES~

The wages and benefits paid for a 
standard working week is AT LEAST 
the minimum required to be paid 
under the national labour laws.
All workers are covered by the national 
Social Insurance scheme and the company 
contributes 60% of the premium paid.

WORKING HOURS~

Workers are not allowed to work more 
than 48 regular hours per week in 
accordance with the national labour laws.
At least one day off is given every week.
Overtime if any is always voluntary and 
paid at double the normal wage.
Overtime never exceeds 6 hours a week.

NO DISCRIMINATION~

There is no discrimination in hiring, 
promotion or termination based on race, 
religion, social background, political views, 
gender disability or any other characteristic.