Certifications

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FAIR TRADE CERTIFICATION

Sustainable Development Programme

Fair Trade USA™ is building an innovative model of responsible business, conscious consumerism, and shared value to eliminate poverty and enable sustainable development for farmers, workers, their families, and communities around the world. Fair Trade Certified™ is an award-winning, rigorous, and globally recognized sustainable sourcing model that improves livelihoods, protects the environment, and builds resilient, transparent supply chains. Fair Trade USA’s standards, and strategic partnerships, have led to the creation of tools (the inputs) and the development of programs (the outputs) that directly affect the lives of farmers, fishers, producers, and consumers. The outcomes seen, delivered, and experienced help Fair Trade USA and its partners make an impact by achieving system-wide goals: resilient and sustainable communities, prosperity for all, mutually beneficial trade, and conscious consumption. Fair trade is a global movement made up of a diverse network of producers, companies, shoppers, advocates, and organizations working together to build a more equitable model of trade. Fair Trade's approach enables farmers and workers to have more control over their lives and decide how to invest in their future. A product with the Fair Trade Mark means producers and businesses have met internationally agreed standards which have been independently certified. Farmers and workers have a strong voice at every level of Fair Trade, from how they invest in and run their local organizations to having an equal say in Fair Trade’s global decision-making. The Fair Trade Mark is the symbol of the international Fair Trade system – and the most globally recognized ethical label. When you buy products with any of the Fair Trade Marks, you support farmers and workers as they improve their lives and their communities. Products bearing these Marks meet the internationally agreed social, environmental and economic Fair Trade Standards. The Fair Trade Marks are registered certification marks and trademarks owned and licensed by Fair Trade International.

Principles

Principles of Fair Trade Certification

Create Opportunities for
Economically Disadvantaged Producers

Transparency
& Accountability

Fair Trading
Practices

Payment of
a Fair Price

No Child Labour
Forced Labour

Non-Discrimination
& Gender Equality

Freedom of Association
& Collective Bargaining

Ensuring Good
Working Conditions

Providing
Capacity Building

Respect for the
Environment

benefits

Benefits of Fair Trade Certification

Farmers receive a Fair Price for their Products ensuring that producers can cover their average costs of Sustainable Production.

Fair Trade Revenue is also injected into Community Development and Initiatives that target areas like Housing, Healthcare and Education.

Fairtrade Certified Farmers jointly own and manage Fairtrade International. enabling them to have a say in Prices, Premiums, Standards and Strategy.

Fair Trade Certification Rewards Agricultural Practices that are Environmentally Sustainable and help mitigate the effects of Climate Change.

Fairtrade can improve Food Security which is closely linked to Economic Growth, Stable Incomes, Reduced Risk and Vulnerability.

Majority of Fairtrade Premium is invested in improving Yields and Farming Methods, helping farmers to break the Poverty Cycle.

Promotes Consumer Trust by Independent Verification of Social, Environmental and Economic Sustainable Development Standard Requirements.

All Fair Trade Farmers and Workers benefit from Regulated Work Hours and a Policy prohibiting Discrimination, Child Labor, and Forced Labor.

Facilitates Women Empowerment by encouraging Female Membership of Producer Organizations and Land Ownership.

service portfolio

Our Services Related to Fair Trade Certification

PRE-AUDIT GAP ASSESSMENT SERVICES

Available across all Management Systems and Standards, Pre-Audits Gap Assessments allow you to Assess your Management System's Readiness and Save your Time and Money that would otherwise be spent on Redundant Audits. A Pre-Assessment Audit is performed with the same independence and objectivity as a Certification Audit.

ADVISORY & CONSULTANCY SERVICES

Quantum Systems has established a reputation for "Building User Friendly, Efficient and Sustainable Management Systems that incorporate Industry Best Practices and that comply with the highest International Standards. Quantum System's provides a 'One-Stop-Shop' for all Social & Technical Management System Consultancy needs.

ACM SERVICES

We can help by designing a Cost-Effective Annual Compliance Maintenance (ACM) Program to suit your Company’s Individual Needs and Expectations. The ACM Services Contract Proposal is based on Parameters like Facility Size, Production Capacity, Workforce Strength, Number of Production Sites and Standards covered in the ACM Contract.

BUYERS COC AUDITS

We provide Advisory Services on Buyers COC Audits for Global Brands like Walmart, Sears, Next, Marks & Spencers, Macy’s, Kohl’s, Levis, Esprit, JC Penny, Adidas, Nike, Carrefour, Li & Fung, Coles, Amazon, ALDI, LIDL, El Corte, Kaufland, ASOS, Bata, Armani, Muller-Meyer, Costco, Nautica, Timberland, Clarks, Inditex, Woolsworth, Clarks, Bunzl, Debenhams, Superdry etc.

TRAINING & CAPACITY BUILDING SERVICES

Our Training Courses cover International and Regional Regulatory Developments, Good Manufacturing Practices, Social & Technical Management Systems Certification, Evolving Technology & Markets etc. We impart trainings on a wide spectrum of courses through different modes like Classroom Trainings, Virtual Trainings, Webinars and eLearning.