The Fairtrade Standard for Fresh Vegetables covers the requirements which are specific to fresh vegetables producers and traders.
(applicable as of 1 November 2016)
EN | Fairtrade Standard for Fresh Vegetables
ES | Criterio de Comercio Justo Fairtrade para Vegetales frescos
FR | Standard du Commerce Equitable Fairtrade pour les légumes frais
The Fairtrade Standard for Fresh Vegetables covers the requirements which are specific to fresh vegetables producers and traders.
Fairtrade fresh vegetables producers must comply with the Fairtrade Standard for Hired Labour and the Fairtrade Standard for Fresh Vegetables. For producers this standard complements, and should be read together with, the Fairtrade Standard for Hired Labour.
Artichokes, asparagus, baby corn, beet, broccoli, cabbage, carrot, cauliflower, celery, chard, cucumber, eggplant, garlic, hearts, leek, lettuce, potatoes, onion, palm, pumpkins, green beans, green peas, peppers, pulses, radish, shallots, spinach, squash, sweet potatoes, tomatoes, zucchinis, others.
Also covered are secondary products and their derivatives.
This product standard applies to hired labour operators (employing workers) as explained here. Together, the Fairtrade Standard for Hired Labour and the product standard above define the terms of trade. Please read both documents for further guidance.
Aspects of this product standard also apply to companies that wish to trade with producers. The product standard above works in conjunction with the Fairtrade Trader Standard to outline the terms of trade for this product.