Producer Reference Form

for Fair Trade Federation Membership

The Fair Trade Federation (FTF) Screening Committee would like to know if the applicant’s practices are consistent with FTF’s Fair Trade criteria of creating opportunities for economically and socially marginalized producers, developing transparent and accountable relationships, building capacity, promoting Fair Trade, paying promptly and fairly, supporting safe and empowering working conditions, ensuring the rights of children, cultivating environmental stewardship, and respecting cultural identity. Please provide as many details as possible. Thank you for your recommendation.

All of your answers are kept confidential.

Applicant Organization Name(Required)

Name of Recommender(Required)

Name of Recommender's Organization(Required)

Recommender Address(Required)

Recommender Phone(Required)

Recommender Email(Required)

1. How do you know the applicant organization, and what is your current connection? How long have you known the applicant organization?(Required)

2. Have there ever been any disputes with the applicant regarding payment? If yes, were they resolved? How?(Required)

3. Does this applicant offer you payment in advance? If yes, when and how much? If no, have they asked if you would like payment in advance?(Required)

4. What kinds of training/assistance does this applicant offer? (Ex: Cost Analyses, Loans, Technical Training, Credit, Organizational Development Assistance)(Required)

5. Would you recommend this business as a fully committed Fair Trade organization and as a member of the Fair Trade Federation? Why or why not?(Required)

Questions? Reach out to us!

screening@fairtradefederation.org

302.655.5203