We are once again proud to announce that World Fair Trade Organization (WFTO) has renewed Elvang’s Fair Trade certificate on the highest level. Elvang got certified with WFTO in 2010, and in 2018 we reached the highest status as Guaranteed Member with WFTO as one of 3 companies in Denmark.

It’s a certification guaranteeing that our collective supply chain is investigated in terms of complying with the demands for fair trade – this means our company in Denmark as well as our Peruvian suppliers. A WFTO certification does not only certify the products, but the entire company.

As Guaranteed Member with the WFTO we are obliged to comply with WFTO’s 10 principles for fair trade. A Guaranteed Member certification with the WFTO must be renewed every other year, which ensures that the 10 principles are continually abided by.

The 10 principles are:
– Creating Opportunities for Economically Disadvantaged Producers
– Transparency and Accountability
– Fair Trading Practices
– Payment of a Fair Price
– Ensuring No Child Labour and Forced Labour
– Commitment to Non Discrimination, Gender Equity and Women’s Economic Empowerment and Freedom of Association
– Ensuring Good Working Conditions
– Providing Capacity Building
– Promoting Fair Trade
– Respect for the Environment