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How does Fairtrade keep track of whether the basic principles are adhered to consistently?

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How does Fairtrade keep track of whether the basic principles are adhered to consistently?

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BG: There is fair trade and Fairtrade. Fairtrade is a brand name and certification mark owned by FLO. FLO is indeed just one of the fair trade organisations – however by far the most known and recognisable in the world. FLO is mostly involved in certifying and labelling agricultural products. The other major fair trade organisation is the World Fair Trade Organisation (WFTO) and its African arm, the Cooperation for Fair Trade in Africa (COFTA). The main difference with FLO is that it is a membership organisation, not a product certification system. WFTO/COFTA does not have a product label, only an organisational label. FLO annually audits the farms, the trading companies, the manufacturers and licensees in the FLO system. A licensee has the right to use the label on the product. IPS: What is the level of awareness of fair trade in South Africa? BG: South Africa is one of the roughly 60 developing countries producing Fairtrade certified products. We are doing wine, various fruits, fruit

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