FTG Code of Practice

To fulfill the vision of FTG-Nepal it is necessary that its members adopt fair trade practices in their operation. FTG-Nepal has formulated the following code of      conduct which should be adopted by its member      organizations to ensure basic fair trade practices.      FTG-Nepal executive board has full authority to review the compliance of below fair trade code of practices by its members.

1. To conduct business and trade with concern for the social, economic and environmental well-being of producers. To promote fair trade and social justice in the interest of the producer, and not to maximize profit at the producer’s expense.

2. Every member should comply with the Fair Wage Standards determined by FTG-Nepal. The members must ensure that there is no discrimination in wages paid to men and women for similar jobs.

3. Members should ensure fair trade practices by fulfilling producers guidelines developed by and revised in appropriate time by FTG-Nepal.

4. Consumers provided with a good quality fairly priced product that allows an acceptable margin of profits to the manufactured and reseller.

5. Self assessment against Fair Trade Standards should be carried out by member organizations in every two years and such assessment should be submitted to FTG Nepal.

6. Members should also openly share annual reports and audit reports to the concerned stakeholders as required.

7. To empower producers by taking participatory approaches in management and building their capacities.

8. To ensure that work is carried out under humane working conditions satisfying at least minimum fair trade standards.

9. Support producers to have access to basic social services such as health, education and    savings.

10. To provide opportunities for low income, women, differently-able and minority communities.

11. To completely avoid child labor.

12. To encourage the use of indigenous skill and local raw materials. The cultural and artistic heritage of Nepali crafts be promoted and    preserved.

13. To encourage environment friendly production and marketing process. To manage natural   resources in a sustainable manner.

14. To aware and educate consumer, policy makers and general public about the principles of Fair Trade. To support campaign, lobbying and advocacy of Fair Trade in national and international level.

15. Member organizations should cooperate with each other by sharing information, knowledge, and taking collective actions for mutual development to enhance solidarity.

16. Members should avoid unhealthy business   practices that lead to unfair competition. They should avoid copying design and patterns of another member.