About us
About us
An International standard
Fair for Life is an internationally recognised fair trade certification programme that promotes long-term trading partnerships founded on equity, dialogue and shared responsibility throughout supply chains.
Built around 8 core themes, the Standard combines social, environmental and fair trade requirements designed to support responsible practices among actors involved in certified supply chains. Compliance is independently verified through regular audits.
Who offers guarantees
Fair for Life sets rigorous requirements for organizations seeking to demonstrate credible and independently verified commitments.
Compliance with these requirements is verified through regular independent audits conducted in accordance with internationally recognised accreditation and certification principles, such as ISO 17065. Certification offers an independent and credible framework for assessing the practices and management systems implemented by organisations against the applicable requirements.
Support capacity
Beyond certification, our standard is a practical tools designed to help organizations strengthen responsible sourcing, management and supply chain practices.
It provides a robust framework for organizations seeking to embed social, environmental and fair trade considerations into their decision-making and continuously strengthen their practices over time.
Who generates impact
Meaningful change starts with the organisations that choose to implement the requirements of our standards.
Through independent verification and a continuous improvement approach, our programme helps organizations implement practices aimed at improving human rights, working conditions, environmental stewardship and fair trade practices throughout supply chains.
Designed to be applicable across diverse contexts, sectors and regions, Fair for Life is adaptable and regularly evolves to remain relevant and effective.
Our difference
A different philosophy of commitment
A deep-rooted commitment that encourages stakeholders to contribute to the long-term strengthening of supply chains.
Since its creation, Fair for Life has made commitment one of its fundamental values. This commitment is meaningful when it is long-term, involves all actors throughout the supply chain and is guided by principles of fairness, dialogue and continuous improvement.
So committing to a Fair for Life certification programme is not a trivial step: becoming a driving force for change requires a real investment, which cannot only be on the surface. It calls on organisations to recognise their role and responsibility within the supply chain, engage in continuous improvement and contribute to the development of responsible trading relationships.
Our standard is therefore aimed at those who share this philosophy of commitment.
Those who wish to undertake a genuine review of the way in which they conduct their activities and their impact.
Those who choose to make equity their own and make it a central, structuring element of their business model.
Those who wish to engage in a shared journey of continuous improvement, helping to strengthen responsible practices and build lasting, responsible trading relationships.
Over time
At Fair for Life, we recognize that lasting progress is built over time through sustained commitment and collaboration.
Our programme promotes longer-term engagement on volumes and pricing through supply contracts that establish a framework for collaboration between trading partners for a minimum period of three years.
An whole supply chain approach
A chain is a series of connected elements or links, forming a continuous whole. If one of these links is missing or fails, the chain is broken.
At Fair for Life, we believe that meaningful commitments are strengthened when they are shared across the supply chain. That is why our programme promotes the involvement of actors throughout the supply chain, from producers to brands.
In tune with reality on the ground
At Fair for Life, we know that there are as many sectors as there are realities, that each context is unique and depends on a multitude of factors.
We believe that development initiatives are most meaningful when they reflect the needs and priorities identified locally.
This is why our programme promotes the free and democratic allocation of development funds by their beneficiaries.
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