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Agricultural Production Standard Version 1.1.0 Fair Trade USA Published: March 1, 2017 Date of last minor revision: February 22, 2019 Effective: May 1, 2017 Version 1.1.0 This document is available free of charge in electronic format on the Fair Trade USA website: www.FairTradeCertified.org All rights reserved © 2017 Fair Trade USA No part of this publication may be copied, reproduced, distributed, published, or transmitted without full attribution. Note on Translations Translation accuracy of any Fair Trade USA standard and policy document into languages other than English is not guaranteed nor implied. For any question related to the accuracy of the information contained in the translation, refer to the official English version. Any discrepancies or differences created in the translation are not binding and have no effect for auditing or certification purposes. Contact Fair Trade USA 1500 Broadway, Suite 400 Oakland, CA 94612 USA Phone: (510) 663-5260 Fax: (510) 663-5264 E-mail: [email protected] Website: www.FairTradeCertified.org Agricultural Production Standard February, 2019 Page 1 of 111 Table of Contents Version 1.1.0 Table of Contents INTRODUCTION ................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................... 4 Fair Trade USA’s Mission and Vision ..................................................................................................................................................................................................................... 4 Fair Trade USA’s Theory of Change ....................................................................................................................................................................................................................... 4 About this Document ................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................... 5 Using the Agricultural Production Standard ...................................................................................................................................................................................................... 7 Other Important Documents .................................................................................................................................................................................................................................. 12 Further Information on Fair Trade USA’s Standards and Certification Process .............................................................................................................................. 13 MODULE 1: Empowerment ........................................................................................................................................................................................................................................... 14 Identifying the Fair Trade Premium Participants ........................................................................................................................................................................................... 14 An Overview of Module 1 ....................................................................................................................................................................................................................................... 16 SUB-MODULE 1.1: Small Producers and Workers Are Represented in a Fair Trade Committee to Manage the Use of the Fair Trade Premium. .............................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................. 17 SUB-MODULE 1.2: Fair Trade Premium is Spent According to the Needs of the Community, Small Producers and Workers. ............................. 23 SUB-MODULE 1.3: Small Producers Are Empowered to Improve Their Livelihoods. ................................................................................................................... 29 MODULE 2: Fundamental Rights at Work .............................................................................................................................................................................................................. 32 SUB-MODULE 2.1: There Is No Forced, Bonded, or Compulsory Labor. ........................................................................................................................................... 33 SUB-MODULE 2.2: Children and Young Workers Are Protected. .......................................................................................................................................................... 34 SUB-MODULE 2.3: Freedom of Association and the Right to Collective Bargaining Are Respected. .................................................................................. 36 SUB-MODULE 2.4: There Is No Discrimination or Abuse. ......................................................................................................................................................................... 37 MODULE 3: Wages, Working Conditions, and Access to Services ............................................................................................................................................................. 40 SUB-MODULE 3.1: Employment Contracts and Conditions Are Clear. ............................................................................................................................................... 40 SUB-MODULE 3.2: The Work Environment Is Safe. ..................................................................................................................................................................................... 45 SUB-MODULE 3.3: Workers Receive Fair Wages and Benefits. .............................................................................................................................................................. 53 SUB-MODULE 3.4: Individuals Work Reasonable Hours. ........................................................................................................................................................................... 58 Agricultural Production Standard February 2019 Page 2 of 111 Table of Contents Version 1.1.0 SUB-MODULE 3.5: Migrant Workers Are Recruited Ethically. ................................................................................................................................................................. 60 SUB-MODULE 3.6: Workers Have Access to Basic Needs and Services. ............................................................................................................................................ 62 SUB-MODULE 3.7: Workers Understand Their Rights and Are Able to Air Grievances and Communicate Concerns. ................................................ 67 MODULE 4: Biodiversity, Ecosystem Function, and Sustainable Production .......................................................................................................................................... 72 SUB-MODULE 4.1: Water Is Used Efficiently. .................................................................................................................................................................................................. 72 SUB-MODULE 4.2: Production Methods Protect Waterways and Ecosystems. ............................................................................................................................... 74 SUB-MODULE 4.3: Farmers Use Integrated Pest Management (IPM) and Other Best Practices to Protect Soils and Reduce the Use of Pesticides. ........................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................ 77 SUB-MODULE 4.4: Pesticides and Other Chemicals Are Used Safely. ................................................................................................................................................ 79 SUB-MODULE 4.5: Waste Disposal Does Not Threaten Human Health or the Environment. ................................................................................................. 83 MODULE 5: Traceability and Transparency ........................................................................................................................................................................................................... 86 SUB-MODULE 5.1: There Is Traceability Throughout the Supply Chain. ............................................................................................................................................ 86 SUB-MODULE 5.2: Contracts Are Followed. .................................................................................................................................................................................................... 90 SUB-MODULE 5.3: Certificate Holders Are Transparent With Fair Trade USA and the Conformity Assessment Body. .............................................