Fair Trade Federation

The Fair Trade Federation

Abbreviation| FTF
Formation| 1994; 32 years ago (1994)
Legal status| non-profit trade association
Focus| Fair trade businesses
Location|

* Lancaster, Pennsylvania, United States

Affiliations| World Fair Trade Organization
Website| fairtradefederation.org

The Fair Trade Federation (FTF) is a North American nonprofit trade association that provides support to and promotes North American businesses that they identify as being fully committed to the principles of fair trade.[1]

In this vein, it describes itself as "part of the global fair trade movement, promoting a system that aims to pay fair wages and create long-term, direct trading relationships based on dialogue, transparency, equity and respect."[2][3]

## Contents

* 1 History
* 2 Principles
* 3 Membership
* 4 Activities
* 5 Partners
* 6 See also
* 7 References
* 8 External links

## History

The FTF began through alliances formed in the late 1970s when individual alternative trade organizations began holding yearly conferences for groups working in fair trade. In 1994, the group incorporated formally as the North American Alternative Trade Organization (NAATO) and, the following year, changed its name to the Fair Trade Federation.[4] Since then, FTF has focused on supporting businesses aligned with its fair trade ideology in order to expand markets for artisans and farmers around the world.

FTF has been an active member of the World Fair Trade Organization (formerly IFAT) for many years.[1]

## Principles

FTF states that its members are required to commit to the following nine principles in all of their transactions:[1]

* Create opportunities for economically and socially marginalized producers
* Develop transparent and accountable relationships
* Build capacity
* Promote fair trade
* Payment of a fair price
* Support safe and empowering working conditions
* Ensure the rights of children
* Cultivate environmental stewardship
* Respect cultural identity

## Membership

FTF members undergo a rigorous screening process to try to ensure adherence to the organization's principles.[5] The Federation does not certify individual products, but instead evaluates an entire business for its commitment to Fair Trade.

FTF members include retailers, wholesalers of agricultural and handmade goods, cafés, and coffee shops.[1][6]

## Activities

FTF runs annual conferences and offers resources to help entrepreneurs begin and strengthen their fair trade operations. It provides business owners with a forum through which to network with other fair trade businesses and raises awareness about the perceived importance of fair trade.[7]

In Boston on September 10–12, 2010, FTF cosponsored the Fair Trade Futures Conference — the largest fair trade conference in North America at that time.

## Partners

* World Fair Trade Organization (formerly known as IFAT)
* Equiterre
* Green America
* World Fair Trade Organization - Asia
* International Resources for Fairer Trade (IRFT) India
* Cooperation for Fair Trade in Africa
* World Fair Trade Organization - Europe
* La Asociacion Latinoamericana de Comercio Justo[1]
* Fair World Project

## See also

* Fair Trade USA

## References

1. ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 1.3 1.4 No URL found. Please specify a URL here or add one to Wikidata.
2. ↑ King, Jessica. "SERRV Wins Award from the Fair Trade Federation". http://www.serrv.org/uploads/media/SERRV award press release.pdf.
3. ↑ "Businesses join fair-trade efforts". Columbus CEO. December 29, 2013. https://www.columbusceo.com/story/business/2013/12/30/businesses-join-fair-trade-efforts/22882166007/.
4. ↑ "History of Fair Trade". http://www.bluepeoplefairtrade.com/history-of-fair-trade/.
5. ↑ "Fair Trade Federation (FTF)". http://frameweb.org/CommunityBrowser.aspx?id=281&lang=en-US.
6. ↑ "Fair Trade Fakes? Don't Believe All The Labels". CBS News. September 20, 2011. https://www.cbsnews.com/boston/news/fair-trade-fakes-dont-believe-all-the-labels/.
7. ↑ "Organization: Fair Trade Federation". http://www.wiserearth.org/organization/view/fb03ffecf591b0685ccafbd0fb0d9743.

## External links

* The Fair Trade Federation, official website
* FTF's Member Directory

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Fair trade

Core topics|

* History of fair trade
* Fairtrade certification
* Fair trade and politics
* Fair trade impact studies
* Fair trade debate
* Alternative trading organization
* Trade justice
* Trade Justice Movement
* Sweatshops
* Body shopping
* Worldshop

Federations|

* Fairtrade Labelling Organizations International
* World Fair Trade Organization
* Network of European Worldshops
* European Fair Trade Association
* FINE
* Fair Trade Federation
* International Resources for Fairer Trade (IRFT)

Certification|

* Fair trade certification
* FLO International (standard-setting and producer support)
* FLO-CERT (inspection & certification)
* International Fairtrade Certification Mark
* Fair Trade Certified Mark

Labeling initiatives|

* Asociación del Sello de Productos de Comercio Justo
* Fair Trade Association of Australia and New Zealand
* Fairtrade Mark Ireland
* The Fairtrade Foundation
* Association Max Havelaar France
* Stichting Max Havelaar
* Max Havelaar-Stiftung Switzerland
* Fairtrade Canada
* Fair Trade USA (formerly TransFair USA)

Alternative trading
organizations

* Alter Eco
* Artisans du Monde
* Cafédirect
* Ctm altromercato
* Divine Chocolate
* Equal Exchange
* Equal Exchange Trading
* Rainforest Alliance
* Gepa The Fair Trade Company
* Handcrafting Justice
* SERRV International
* Traidcraft
* Twin Trading
* Ten Thousand Villages
* Veja Sneakers

Campaigns|

* Fairtrade Town
* List of Fairtrade settlements
* Fairtrade fortnight
* Make Trade Fair
* No Sweat
* World Fair Trade Day

Media|

* Black Gold (2006 film)
* Brewing Justice (book)

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