International Fair Trade Association
- International Fair Trade Association
networks and Fair Trade Support Organizations.
IFAT's mission is to improve the livelihoods and well being of disadvantaged producers by linking and promoting Fair Trade Organizations, and speaking out for greater justice in world trade.
IFAT's core fields of activities are:
* Developing the market for Fair Trade.
* Building trust in Fair Trade.
* Speaking out for Fair Trade.
* Providing networking opportunities
* Empowering the regions.
In 2004 IFAT launched the FTO Mark which identifies registered fair trade organizations worldwide (as opposed to products in the case of FLO International and Fairtrade) and guarantees that standards are being implemented regarding working conditions, wages, child labour and the environment. These standards are verified by self-assessment, mutual reviews and external verification. The FTO Mark is available to all IFAT members who meet the requirements of the IFAT Standards and Monitoring System and so far over 150 organizations have registered.
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External links
* [http://www.ifat.org/ International Fair Trade Association]
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