Certified Fair Labor Practices
Fair Labor Practices and Community Benefits certification – developed by Scientific Certification Systems (SCS) in conjunction with key stakeholders – validates socially responsible practices in agricultural production and processing. Complementing organic and other environmental certifications, Fair Labor Practices offers a strategy to differentiate your business by meeting the growing consumer demand for products produced in accordance with fair and equitable labor practices.
Fair Labor Practices and Community Benefits Standard Draft Version 2.0
SCS is committed to an open and transparent standard development process and is now taking stakeholder comments on the second draft of our Fair Labor Practices and Community Benefits Standard. Please take the time to give us your feedback before the comment period ends on October 17th.
Pilot Program June, 2009 to June 2011
Currently Fair Labor Practices is in a two year pilot program with an emphasis on stakeholder engagement. Areas of focus during the pilot are auditing methodology, program prerequisites, environmental criteria, and the appeals and complaints policy in addition to a public review of the standard. If you are interested in participating as a stakeholder during the pilot phase or would like more information, please contact us.
About SCS Fair Labor Practices Certification
All Crops, All Countries – Any and all food and fiber crops are eligible. Fair Labor Practices certification is open to all agricultural supply chains, both domestic and international.
Beyond Small – With the majority of the world’s most pressing labor issues evident in large-scale, intensive agricultural and manufacturing operations, Fair Labor Practices has been designed to apply to a wide-variety of agricultural operators – from small family farmers to larger commercial growers.
Fair Everywhere – Wages and labor conditions are measured and monitored at every point in the supply chain, not merely on the farm. In this way, social responsibility is promoted throughout the supply chain, providing a clear path for continuous improvement.
Competitive, Market-Based Pricing – No licensing fees are required. Fair Labor Practices does not mandate minimum price guarantees. As a result, certified Fair Labor Practices products can be more competitively priced in the marketplace.
Benefits of Certification
- Meets consumers’ growing demand for ethically produced products
- Demonstrates a commitment to socially responsible sourcing
- Complements the value of organic and other environmental labeling by addressing social issues
- Enhances worker productivity and job satisfaction
- Improves relationships with local communities and cultural institutions
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Applications
- Fair Labor Practices – Handler, English - US, MS Word
- Fair Labor Practices – Producer, English - US, MS Word
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