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The Quality Policy of FLO-CERT is presented in a separate declaration at the end of this Quality Manual.
2.3 How is FLO-CERT incorporated in the Fairtrade setup?
FLO-CERT is part of the Fairtrade movement. Currently FLO-CERT provides services for certification against standards set by
Fairtrade International, a publicly recognized non-profit multi-stakeholder association involving three Producer Networks, 19
Labelling Initiatives, two marketing organizations and one Associate Members. FLO-CERT is a wholly owned subsidiary of Fairtrade
International.
2.3.1 Fairtrade International (FLO) Board
FLO’s Board of Directors is elected and ratified by the General Assembly. It is composed of:
• 5 representatives of the Labelling Initiatives (LI)
• 4 representatives of Fairtrade Producer Organizations (at least one from each of the regional Producer Networks)
• 2 representatives from Fairtrade Traders
• 3 external independent experts
The Chair of the Board leads its activities. The Board’s mission is to guide FLO to becoming the worldwide reference for consumers’
and producers’ choice in Fairtrade Certification. It is primarily responsible for the strategic direction, sound financial management,
risk management and employment of the Chief Executive of the association. The board also appoints the members of the following
FLO committees: Standards, Finance and Nominations.
2.3.2 Fairtrade International (FLO)
Fairtrade International is a not-for-profit, multi-stakeholder association which builds the umbrella organisation for the Fairtrade
movement. It involves 25 member organisations (Producer Networks, Labelling Initiatives, Marketing Organizations and one
Associate Member) and is setup as shown in the below chart:
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