- Creating opportunities for small producers or other marginalized groups
- Transparent and accountable business relations with suppliers and customers
- Responsible and trade fairly. The organization pays producers on time and according to mutual agreements. They handle quality problems fairly.
- The organization pays fair price to producers, as mutually agreed by both sides.
- No child labour or forced labour.
- Commitment to non-discrimination, gender equity and freedom of association.
- Ensuring safe and fair working conditions. The organization pays at least the application minimum wages, provide legally required benefit and manages working hours responsibly.
- Where possible, assist the developing the capacity to support the marginalized producers that they work with
- The organization is expected to provide truthful information about its organization(including prices to producers) to the FT buyer.
- Respect the environment and where possible sources raw materials responsibly.
