Agiricultural Production Standard

Fairtrade Certified

Certifies agricultural products meet Fairtrade standards, ensuring fair prices, sustainable practices, and community development for producers.

The Agiricultural Production Standard costs $299 USD, takes approximately 12 weeks, and requires around 100 hours of study. Over 2,000+ organizations have earned this certification worldwide. Renewal costs $299 USD every 12 months.

For Organizations

Environmental

Food

Social

Financial

Workers

Key Strengths

Globally recognized Fairtrade seal with strong consumer trust and brand recognition
Access to Fairtrade premium funds for community and business investment
Guaranteed minimum price protection against volatile commodity markets
Rigorous third-party auditing ensures credibility and market confidence
Supports continuous improvement in environmental and social practices
Opens doors to premium retail and B2B markets worldwide

Ideal For

Best suited for smallholder farmer cooperatives, producer organizations, and agricultural businesses in developing countries seeking to access premium Fairtrade markets. Ideal for organizations producing commodities such as coffee, cocoa, tea, bananas, sugar, or flowers that want to demonstrate commitment to fair labor practices, environmental sustainability, and community development.

Target Audiences

Agricultural

Relevant Roles

Auditor

Consultant

Industries

Agriculture

Food Processing

Alignment & Recognition

Accrediting Body

ISEAL Alliance

Scope

Knowledge

Values/Processes

Performance

Alignment with External Standard

Overview

Requirements & Verification

Renewal & Compliance

Impact & Outcomes

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Frequently Asked Questions

Quick Facts

Type

Certification

Regions

Global

Latin America

Africa

Asia-Pacific

Languages

English, Spanish, French, Portuguese

Established

1998

Certified Organizations

2K+

Cost Breakdown

Registration / Initial$299

Renewal (every 12 mo)$299

First-year total$598

How to Display This Recognition

Public Seal/Badge

Online Registry

Marketing Toolkit

Certification Details

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