Retro-certification
Retro-certification
The process of retrospectively converting a Fairtrade-eligible product bought from a Fairtrade producer or exporter under ordinary conditions (non-Fairtrade) into a Fairtrade product by payment of the Fairtrade price and/or Fairtrade Premium adjustment. Retro-certification is only granted in very exceptional circumstances and requires a formal application and approval process with FLOCERT.