Why aren’t Traidcraft’s handicraft products Fairtrade marked?
Currently there is no Fairtrade standard for the handicraft products that Traidcraft sources, other than the standard for Fairtrade cotton. Unlike products such as bananas, coffee and cocoa, craft products are unique items. It would be very difficult to devise a standardised minimum price that would adequately cover such a diverse and wide range of products.
However, Traidcraft aims to meet the same standards and actively promote fair trade practices in product categories where no international standards have yet been agreed. We apply the same rigorous standards in our dealings with craft producers as we do with our food partners.