The Fairtrade Mark can only be displayed on products that meet internationally recognised fair Trade criteria.  All products that display the mark are independently audited to ensure they are genuinely providing a fair deal for producers.  It’s your guarantee that a product is fairly traded.

The Fairtrade Foundation (link) licenses the FAIRTRADE Mark in Britain.  It only allows it to be used on products which meet internationally recognised standards. The supplier (brand-owner or main national distributor) must sign the Foundation’s Licence Agreement which provides a licence to use the Mark. Licensees are independently audited.

You can find out more about the Fairtrade mark at:- FAIRTRADE FOUNDATION

Some items, such as fairly traded handicrafts for example, cannot be awarded the Fairtrade mark.  These items can still be just as beneficial in helping producers in developing countries to work their way out of poverty.  Many shops and importers register with the British Association of Fair Trade Shops (BAFTS) to authenticate their Fair Trade status.

Fairtrade Products

There are over 1500 Fairtrade products available in Wales.  You can download a full list of products together with the shops where you can buy them by clicking here.