Food Labels 101 Masterguide

FAIR TRADE
THE LABEL:
WHAT IS IT?
Fair Trade is a food label
found on produce,
animal products, and
many imported goods.
It is regulated by Fair
Trade.
OUR RATING:
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THE GOOD:
THE BAD:
Forced labor, gender
discrimination, and worker
endangerment are prohibited.
Ever stricter environmental and
welfare goals prompt longterm
change.
Human rights and worker
advocacy are protected.
Participants don’t need to
meet every requirement in
their first year.
Some environmental
requirements could be
stricter in the first 3 years
when farms are in the initial
phase of implementation.
THE WHY:
Protects human rights
and worker welfare
SHOULD I BUY?
Improves public and
environmental health
Promotes continual
improvement of
workers’ lives
This food label defends against employee exploitation and encourages long-term
system change. It not only fosters equality in the workplace but also protects the
environment. When shopping, this is a label you can trust.
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