[header] How to research fair trade claims [title] Look for fair trade stickers or symbols. [step] If an item has been certified by a third-party organization as produced under conditions that qualify as fair trade, it typically will display a sticker or symbol on its packaging. [substeps] The labels you see will mean different things, and may mean nothing at all.
[header] How to research fair trade claims [title] Look for fair trade stickers or symbols. [step] If an item has been certified by a third-party organization as produced under conditions that qualify as fair trade, it typically will display a sticker or symbol on its packaging. [substeps] The labels you see will mean different things, and may mean nothing at all.
Additionally, the markings on the sticker or symbol may not show up well to your eye, even if you buy the item from a reputable seller. [title] Pay attention to size, style, and quality. You can simply look at the label to see the fair trade stickers used. For example, a sticker stating " pre-bundled " often means something like " non-bundled. For example, the condition on the mail carrier sticker might be labeled-" certified as fair trade. " if the label is attached to an animal or a sign, that means it represents the predator, not the pet. A company may claim itself that its products are " fair trade " without any independent evaluation of this claim. Keep in mind that there are no legally enforceable minimum standards you must meet to call your product " fair trade, " such as those that exist for certified organic products.