Something useful here: Jaffee, D., Howard, P.H., 2010. Corporate cooptation of organic and fair trade standards. Agric Hum Values 27, 387–399.
Fairtrade Labelling Organisations International(FLO)
Key Objectives
- minimum price
- additional Fairtrade premium to be invested in projects for social, economic, and environmental developement
- pre-financing when needed
- strong partnership between trade partners
- symbiotic long-term trading relations
- minimum and progressive criteria to make sure conditions for production and trade of product are socially and economically just and environmentally conscience.
Fair Trade USA
Fair Trade Standards: Principles
Empowerment
- Democratic decision making
- Group management of premium
- Training and capacity building
Economic Development
- Stable business partnerships
- Pre-determined premiums
- Minimum pricing and increasing wages
Social Responsibility
- No child labour
- Established health and safety measures
- Access to healthcare
- Community development premiums provide greater access to and quality of healthcare and education.
Environmental Stewardship
- No GMOs
- Very toxic chemicals are not used
- Safe use of agrochemicals
- Responsible waste management
- Protection of soil, water and biodiversity
- Reduction of energy and greenhouse gas emissions
http://fairtradeusa.org/certification/standards
United Nations Fair Trade
Requirements
- Traceable flow of products
- Transparency in exchange of money
- Compliance with national labor laws and the Conventions of the International Labour Organization
- Where national and ILO standards differ, the higher standards must be adhered to
- Compliance with basic environmental standards
http://www.unctad.info/en/Sustainability-Claims-Portal/Discussion-Forum/Fair-Trade/
International Labour Organization (ILO)
- conventions-legally binding international treaties
- recommendations-non-binding guidelines
Fundemental Conventions
- freedom of association and collective bargaining
- ban on all forms of forced or compulsory labour
- abolition of child labour
- elimination of discrimination
World Fair Trade Organization (WFTO)
Principles of Fair Trade
- Creating Opportunities for Economically Disadvantaged Producers
- Transparency and Accountability
- Fair Trading Practices
- Payment of a Fair Price
- Ensuring no Child Labor and Forced Labor
- Commitment to Non Discrimination, Gender Equity and Freedom of Association
- Ensuring Good Working Conditions
- Providing Capacity Building
- Promoting Fair Trade
- Respect for the Environment
http://www.wfto.com/?option=com_content&task=view&id=2&Itemid=14
Fair Labor Association (FLA)
Labor Standards
- Employment Relationship
At a minimum, employers must safeguard workers rights under national and international labor and social security laws and regulations.
- No person shall be discriminated against for hiring, compensation, advancement, discipline, termination or retirement, on the basis of gender, race, religion, age, disability, sexual orientation, nationality, political opinion, social group or ethnic origin.
- Harassment or Abuse
No physical, sexual, psychological or verbal harassment or abuse.
- Forced Labor
no use of forced labor, including prison labor, indentured labor, bonded labor or other
- Child Labor
No employees under the age of 15 or under the age for completion of compulsory education, whichever is higher
- Freedom of Association and Collective Bargaining
right of employees to freedom of association and collective bargaining
- Health, Safety and Environment
safe and healthy workplace setting to prevent accidents and injury
measures to offset negative impacts that the workplace has on the environment
- Hours of Work
regular work week shall not exceed 48 hours
regular and overtime hours in a week shall not exceed 60 hours
overtime work at a premium rate
- Compensation
at least the minimum wage or the appropriate prevailing wage, whichever is higher
http://www.fairlabor.org/labor-standards