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Ensure a Seamless Audit with Our Compliance Checklist: Cape Verde Edition

As you prepare for an audit in Cape Verde, it’s crucial to ensure that your organization is well-prepared to meet the standards of compliance. To help you achieve this goal, we’ve created a comprehensive checklist based on the Fairtrade Standards.

Understanding the Audit Process

The Compliance Criteria Checklist used by FLOCERT during audits serves as a benchmark for compliance with specific standards. By using this checklist, you’ll be able to identify areas of strength and weakness in your organization, allowing you to make necessary adjustments before the audit.

Fairtrade Standards in Cape Verde

In Cape Verde, Fairtrade Standards comprise:

  • Fairtrade Generic Standards: Outline the requirements that producers and traders must meet.
  • Fairtrade Product Standards: Provide specific requirements for different product categories.

Our auditors are qualified professionals who will assess your organization’s compliance with these standards during the audit process.

Types of Audits

There are three types of audits conducted by FLOCERT:

  • Initial Audits: Conducted to verify that an organization meets the Fairtrade Standards.
  • Surveillance Audits: Regular audits to ensure ongoing compliance.
  • Recertification Audits: Conducted to verify continued compliance after initial certification.

Preparing for Your Audit

To ensure a seamless audit, we recommend:

  • Downloading and reviewing the Compliance Criteria file for your specific organization type (producer organization, trader, project facilitator, or end-buyer).
  • Using our checklist to identify areas of strength and weakness in your organization.
  • Making necessary adjustments before the audit.

Get Ready to Face Your Audit with Confidence

Download the Compliance Criteria for Fairtrade today and take the first step towards becoming certified under the Fairtrade Climate Standard in Cape Verde. With this checklist, you’ll be well-equipped to meet the standards of compliance and achieve your goal of becoming Fairtrade-certified.