The Ten Standards...A Reminder

Ten Standards of Fair Trade (view www.wfto.com for full details)

MESH strives to practice these ten standards in day to day work.

• Creating Opportunities For Economically Disadvantaged Producers
  Fair Trade is used as a tool for poverty alleviation
• Transparency And Accountability
  Each Fair Trade organisation is accountable to all stakeholders and finds appropriate, participatory ways to involve members in decision-making
• Trading Practices
  Fair Trade ensures concern for the social and economic well-being of marginalised artisans and does not maximise profit at their expense
• Payment of a Fair Price
  Prices are fixed in mutual agreement through dialogue and participation to ensure a fair wage to the artisan and price that can be sustained by the market.
• Child and Forced Labour
  The rights of children are always respected. No forced labour is permitted amongst the workforce.
• Non-discrimination, Gender Equity and Freedom of Association
  Are all respected in Fair Trade
• Working ConditionsFair Trade ensures safe and healthy working conditions that comply with national laws and ILO conventions on health and safety
• Capacity BuildingFair Trade is committed to supporting artisans develop their skills and capabilities to allow access to all markets
• Promotion of Fair TradeFair Trade organisation work continuously to raise awareness about the aim of Fair Trade and the need for greater justice in world trade
• The Environment
  Fair Trade seeks to create products that have minimal negative environmental impact.

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