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FairWild
The increasing demand for wild collected products in the sectors of food, personal health care and medicinal herbs poses major ecological and social challenges: The high demand of potentially vulnerable plants can endanger local ecosystems substantially. Besides, the poverty of collectors who often belong to the poorest social groups in the countries of origin is of increasing concern.
FairWild is certifiable and provides the buyers with transparency and the assurance that products are produced in a socially and ecologically sound way. Traceability and better product safety add additional marketing arguments for the final consumer.
FairWild is certifiable and provides the buyers with transparency and the assurance that products are produced in a socially and ecologically sound way. Traceability and better product safety add additional marketing arguments for the final consumer.
FairWild Certification
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FairWild Certification monitors fair relations between the wild collection company and collectors and aims at improving the living conditions of their communities. Workers at all levels of handling are guaranteed excellent working conditions. Of course, the responsible management of wild resources and collection practices also is an integral part of a truly sustainable wild collection.
The new FairWild Standard
- combines the principles of FairTrade (FLO), international labour standards (ILO) and sustainability (ISSC-MAP, Biotrade Initiative)
- requires an organizational structure for collectors in order to work jointly with the wild collection company on improvement of their social situation as well as sustainable management of the ecosystems upon which they make their living
Social Aspects
Social Accountability and Fair Trade have become important indicators to select business partners in a global market place. There are a number of approaches and label schemes available; however, they are not applicable for most wild collection products in a global market.
FairWild allows collectors, workers and companies in the wild collection trade to jointly work on truly sustainable production and to receive a fair price for their goods. A small premium price shall be paid for certified products, which allows for social community projects in the collection areas.
FairWild allows collectors, workers and companies in the wild collection trade to jointly work on truly sustainable production and to receive a fair price for their goods. A small premium price shall be paid for certified products, which allows for social community projects in the collection areas.
Ecological Aspects
In order to ensure sustainability in the wild collection system, FairWild is developed as an additional module to the ecologically focused management criteria defined in the International Standards for sustainable Wild Collection of Medicinal and Aromatic Plants (ISSC-MAP). This standard defines guidelines and provides tools to the collectors and producers for the planning and implementation of a sustainable resource management system – a guarantee for constant and reliable supply of raw materials for industry and traders.
Organic Certification of the Wild collection practices is also accepted as minimum demonstration of ecologically sound production practices.
Organic Certification of the Wild collection practices is also accepted as minimum demonstration of ecologically sound production practices.
>> More information about FairWild is available at the FairWild website. Please download the FairWild Standard at the section "FairWild Standard".
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