Any organisation that makes 'the final sale' can apply to be a BAFTS retailer.  You may sell through a High Street shop, Market Stall, Web-site or any other mechanism provided you are an organisation dedicated to Fair Trade retailing.  We expect BAFTS retailers to:

• Buy a majority of goods (70% or more) from Fair Trade sources:
  • importers who comply with the FINE criteria and are a WFTO FTO or are listed in the BAFTS’ Importers’ Directory
  • Wholesalers of FLO marked products
• Show good reason for selling other (non Fair Trade) goods, and explaining this in the Membership Application Form.
• Buy from importers and sell to the public at fair prices, reflecting the value of the products.
• Promote and encourage product quality either through the importers or directly to the producers
• Show concern for social and environmental aspects of products, including child labour, tropical hardwood use and animal testing.
• Pay all invoices within the agreed credit period
• Ensure equal opportunities for all shop staff, whether voluntary or paid, and actively oppose discrimination.
• Show openness to customers, by having information available on suppliers, BAFTS, aims and working practices.
• Have an educational/campaigning aspect to the work in the shop.

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