Fair Trade Certification in Pakistan formulates guidelines adhering to the WFTI Code of Good Practice for Standard Setting. This inclusive process involves consultation with a broad spectrum of stakeholders, including agricultural workers, local authorities, experts in relevant fields, commercial enterprises, charitable entities, and more. This ensures a comprehensive and balanced approach. As the dynamics of global trade shift, we regularly reassess our standards to maintain their relevance and effectiveness.
We establish economic standards for producers to foster a more balanced distribution of trade benefits. These measures include ensuring the payment of a Fairtrade Minimum Price, enforcing product traceability through meticulous record-keeping, enhancing transparency in trade relationships, and offering pre-financing options to producers upon request.
Our social guidelines primarily target the organizational level of producers. We strictly prohibit exploitative child labor and any form of discriminatory practices in employment. Our standards encompass provisions for fair working conditions, including formal employment agreements, the right of workers to form unions, and democratic participation in organizational decision-making processes.
We are committed to reducing the environmental footprint of our producers, acknowledging their specific geographical and business contexts. Our standards prohibit the use of hazardous pesticides and genetically modified seeds, advocate for the conservation of natural resources, and promote practices that are in harmony with the environment.
