Fairtrade standards for rice ensure that:

• Producers are small family farms organized in cooperatives (or associations) which they own and govern democratically.
• The minimum guaranteed price is paid directly to the producer cooperatives.
• Environmental standards restrict the use of agrochemicals, ban genetically modified plants, and encourage sustainability.
• Pre-harvest lines of credit are given to the cooperatives if requested, of up to 50% of the purchase price.
• A Fairtrade Premium is paid on top of the purchase price. This is used by cooperatives for social and economic investments such as education, health services, processing equipment, and loans to members.
• No forced or child labour.

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Source: http://www.fairtrade.net/rice.html

12-12-09