Fair Trade Federation

  • Membership Application: Retailer Buying from Various Wholesalers

    There are 12 Sections to this application, covering the Nine Principles of Fair Trade. Please share as much detail as possible when answering the questions. Err on the side of more transparency. Any questions can be directed to membership@fairtradefederation.org.

  • Save and Continue Option

    Note, that when using the Save and Continue option, do you not need to create an account in order to do so. Simply scroll down to Skip Creating an Account and send directly to your email.

  • Contact person for this application

  • Mailing address:*
  • Format: (000) 000-0000.
  • Format: (000) 000-0000.
  • 2. How your business purchase products? Check all that apply. Please note, if you purchase ANY products in your inventory via direct relationships with artisans/producers/farmers, you must fill out the application for Handmade Products: Buying Directly from Producers instead.*
  • 3. In which way(s) does your business retail? Select all that apply:*
  • 4. Indicate which product categories your business carries:*
  • 5. Does your business report sales to a taxing authority in Canada or the USA?*
  • 6. What is the legal standing of your Canadian/USA business?*

  • Section 2: Sourcing Fair Trade Products

  • 1. Are at least 75% of retailed products - as measured by wholesale value of inventory - sourced according to fair trade principles? Note: This may include Fair Trade Federation or World Fair Trade Organization (WFTO) member products and any other products that your business has vetted for the fair trade principles.*
  • 2. Does your business purchase any of the following products from wholesale suppliers:*

  • Section 3: Self-Assessment 

  • Section 4: Vetting Producers

  • 4. Does your business have a formal process or questionnaire for evaluating wholesale suppliers?*

  • Section 5:  The FTF Principles

  • 5.1 Cultivate New Market Opportunities for Economically and Socially Marginalized Producers 

  • 5.2 Develop Transparent and Accountable Relationships

  • 5. In the past year, has your business engaged in any disagreements with wholesale suppliers regarding payment?*

  • Section 5: FTF Principles Cont.

  • 5.3 Build Capacity

  • 5.4 Promote Fair Trade

  • Section 5: FTF Principles Cont.

  • 5.5 Pay Promptly and Fairly

  • 2. Are payment terms mutually agreed upon with wholesale suppliers?

  • 5.6 Support Safe and Empowering Working Conditions

  • 2. Does your business employ volunteers (unpaid staff) and/or contractors regularly?*
  • 9. Do you have a non-discrimination policy? Please note, having a non-discrimination policy is a requirement for all members per the FTF Code of Practice, regardless of enterprise size or number of staff. You will need to upload it as one of the supporting materials for your application; if you do not yet have one, please create one.*
  • 10. Does your business require participation in and/or incorporate into the work day or work-related events any religious activities (participation in prayer, study/discussion of religious texts, participation in religious services) for employees/volunteers?*

  • Section 5: FTF Principles Cont. 

  • 5.7 Ensure the Rights of Children

  • 1. Does your business purchase from any wholesale suppliers who work with individuals younger than age 18?*
  • 2. Does your business employ anyone under the age of eighteen in Canada/USA?*

  • 5.8 Cultivate Environmental Stewardship

  • Section 5: FTF Principles

  • 5.9 Respect Cultural, Racial, and Ethnic Identity

  • 3. Does your business source/sell any items of spiritual or cultural significance and/or incorporate culturally significant items/designs into your products?

  • Section 6: Additional Comments 

  • I, on behalf of my company/business/enterprise, verify that all of the information contained in this application is true, commit to following the Fair Trade Federation principles in all business transactions, and agree to follow these same criteria with any new trading partners. 

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