FLO International exists to improve the position of the poor and disadvantaged producers in the developing world, by setting the Fairtrade standards and by creating a framework that enables trade to take place at conditions respecting their interest. The National Initiatives, members of FLO International, encourage industry and consumers to support fairer trade and to purchase the products. Products carry a Fairtrade Label, as the independent consumer guarantee that producers in the developing world get a better deal.

FLO gives credibility to the Fairtrade Labels by providing an independent, transparent and competent certification of social and economic development. The four main aspects for certification are:
a) assessing the conformity of produces to the Fairtrade standards,
b) assuring that Fairtrade benefits are used for social and economic development,
c) auditing FLO-registered traders in order to make sure that the Fairtrade price reaches the producers and
d) assuring that the Labels are only used on products coming from Fairtrade-certified producers.

Fairtrade Labelling Organizations International Website