WHY ISN'T DOWN UNDER FAIR TRADE?
We offer our customer base a wide range of certifications and accreditations, but Fair Trade is not one of them. We have certainly looked into obtaining Fair Trade status for our products, especially for those which are produced for us by Australian and New Zealand indigenous people. It’s just not possible – learn why…
What is Fair Trade in the first place?
Fair Trade is about helping farmers and workers in developing countries receive a decent, “Fair”, price for their products and make sure they have fair and adequate working conditions. Fair Trade assists producers by helping them to build their businesses and improve their community by creating more opportunities.
Can Down Under supply you with a Fair Trade Certification for our products?
Unfortunately not.
Fair Trade certification is not available for 1st world countries. Down Under is specialised in Australian native Essential Oils and Botanicals; consequently, we do not source any of our products from developing countries. Down Under Enterprises operates under the Australian Federal Fair Trade Act, which guarantees our growers and workers fair returns and compensation, respects cultural heritage and diversity, supports safe and empowering working conditions, and cultivates environmental stewardship.
The great news is that Down Under is backed up by other 3rd party certifications that might fit your requirements.
- Our Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) has been assessed by EcoVadis and we have been scored the Platinum Medal every year since 2021. [Learn more about EcoVadis HERE]
- Down Under Enterprises has been a certified B Corp since 2023 and [Learn more HERE]
- We are also ISO9001, ISO14001, USDA NOP, EcoCert, COSMOS, Halal, and ATTIA COP certified. [Learn more about DUE Certifications]
We would love to help you with your certification requirements. Contact us today.
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