fairwild

FairWild

The FairWild Standard applies to wild plant collection operations wishing to demonstrate their commitment to sustainable collection, social responsibility and fair-trade principles. Control Union has been accredited by FairWild foundation under the scope of Control Union Inspections Pvt Ltd, Sri Lanka at end of 2017.

FairWild
    FairWild

    About the standard

    FairWild certification means that buyers – from ingredient traders up to consumers – know they are dealing with legally and sustainably harvested products. They are fair traded, meaning that the benefits are felt by all those involved, right down to the local communities harvesting the wild plants.

    The FairWild Standard assesses the harvest and trade of wild plants, fungi and lichen against various ecological, social and economic requirements. Use helps support efforts to ensure resources are managed, harvested and traded sustainably, providing benefits to rural producers.

    Accreditation

    Control Union has been accredited by FairWild foundation under the scope of Control Union Inspections Pvt Ltd, Sri Lanka at end of 2017. At the moment Control Union is ready to perform inspections and certification.

    FairWild standard

    Different types of operator (company)

    Under the FairWild system, a definition of three different types of operator (company) is made. Depending on the company’s activities, it may be classed in multiple categories at the same time.

    Wild collection operations certified according to the FairWild Standard

    wholesalers, ingredient distributors and intermediate processors of FairWild ingredients or semi-finished products

    Finished product brand holders, i.e. the companies responsible for the labelling and marketing of the final packaged product with use of the FAIRWILD® word or design mark (or other prominent reference to the FairWild Standard)

    How you benefit

    • Requirements for buyers of FairWild ingredients/products are covered in the FairWild Trading Rules. These include requirements for the trading, processing and marketing of FairWild certified raw materials, semi-finished and finished products in retail packages

    • All companies involved in FairWild trade chains (Certified Collection Operations, Registered Traders, Processors and Licensees) strive to implement fair trade relations among each other

    • Specific requirements for First Buyers of certified FairWild products from FairWild certified collection operations are defined in Principle 11 of the FairWild Standard and in the FairWild Trading Rules

    • All products sold must be declared annually, and an update of the FairWild Registration form provided

    • Buyers may receive risk based spot check audits to confirm compliance with the Trading Rules

    Kasun Geeganage contact

    How can I help you?

    Are you looking for a certain service, do you have any questions about or do you want to apply for the certification program? Let me know. My name is Kasun Geeganage and I’m glad to help.

    kgeeganage@controlunion.com
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