We strongly support the principles of equity, fairness and sustainable trade throughout the supply chain and choose suppliers who try to follow the same ideals.
We also encourage small business suppliers and recognise that they may not have received the Fairtrade certification, but do follow the Fair Trade principles in their dealings with producers and manufacturers. Whilst much of this is based on trust, we are keen to recognise the ethical work practices that these companies employ.
There are ten standards of Fair Trade, as stated by
IFAT, the global network of Fair Trade Organisations. These include creating opportunities for economically disadvantaged producers, transparency and accountability, development of producer’s independence, payment of a fair price, gender equity and safe, healthy working conditions.
In relation to child labour, they state that ‘the participation of children in production processes of fairly traded articles (if any) does not adversely affect their well-being, security, educational requirements and need for play’.
Fair trade also actively encourages better environmental practices and the application of responsible methods of production.
Any of our products that are certified by the
Fairtrade foundation will be clearly shown in their ‘more info’ section.