Definition: Certification ensuring products meet social, economic, and environmental standards that support producers in developing countries. Guarantees fair prices, decent working conditions, and sustainable practices.
Why It Matters: Fair Trade certification commands premium prices. Growing consumer demand for ethical products. Cold chain operators handling Fair Trade products must maintain certification integrity through proper segregation and documentation.
Cold Chain Requirements:
– Maintain Fair Trade product segregation
– Traceability throughout supply chain
– Prevent mixing with non-certified products
– Documentation of chain of custody
– Compliance with product-specific handling requirements
Products Commonly Certified: Fresh fruit (bananas, grapes, citrus), wine, coffee, tea, cocoa, fresh flowers, some vegetables
Related Terms: Organic, Traceability, Sustainability, Segregation