Fairtrade

'Fairtrade between producer and consumer.'

Labelbrand of Max Havelaar

GEDI supplies in addition to their standardproducts also Fairtradeproducts with the labelbrand of Max Havelaar. We sell Fairtrade roses which comes from special farms where they take care of the welfare of employees. They are fairly treated and most of the time there is medical care on the farms. Also, money is invested in football teams and other social activities.

Minimum wage

The Fairtrade-certified companies pay minimum wage and provide safe jobs with strict oversight of safety and health. Importers pay for Fairtrade flowers, a surcharge of ten percent of the purchase price. This premium will be financed by a multitude of projects, including the creation of water filtration or the construction of educational projects for children and staff.

The difference with other companies who sell products under the name of Fairtrade is that the staff get paid a premium. This premium does not disappear in the pockets of other people, but actually goes to the hardworking staff. Also, the rules on the farms are tightened to the health of workers rights.

Standards for Fairtrade

• - Pay a Fairtrade premium of ten percent of the purchase price, the importer pays for the financing of social projects.
  
• - Regulated agreed working hours and benefits for employees.
  
• - Measures for Occupational Safety and Health
  
• - Promoting the protection of the environment through sustainable economy.
  
• - Prohibition of illegal child labor.
  
• - Fairtrade compliance with these standards is regularly monitored by inspectors.