Applying is easy

Before you start, please read the Who Can Apply page carefully before completing your application.

Then, complete the right application form (for organizations or associates) in the language of your choice. Return it with a signed copy of our Code of Practice and other required accompanying documentation.

Please note: We only accept electronic applications. Scanned copies of the completed documents are also valid for submission. If this is a problem for you, please contact our membership officer.

Application Forms

English

• Guidelines for Prospective Members (English) [Word 635 KB] 
• Application Form for Type 1: Primary Producers (English) [Word 1.5 MB]
• Application Form for Type 2: Importers, Wholesalers and Retailers (English) [Word 1.5 MB]
• Application Form for Type 3:  Support Organizations and Networks (English) [Word 1.5 MB]
• Application form for Individual Associates (English) [Word 39KB]

Español

• Guías- Solicitud de Membresía Provisional (Español) [Word 590KB]
• Formulario de Solicitud de Membresía Provisional Tipo 1: Productores Primarios [Word 1.4 MB]
• Formulario de Solicitud de Membresía Provisional Tipo 2: Importadores, Mayoristas y Minoristas [Word 1.4 MB]
• Formulario de Solicitud de Membresia Provisional Tipo 3: Organizaciones de Apoyo, Redes y Organizaciones Asociadas de Comercio Justo [Word 0.98MB]
• Formulario para Asociados Individuales (Español) [Word 45KB]

Français

• Guide Pratique pour l’Adhésion Provisoire (Français) [Word 615kb]
• Formulaire type 1 Producteurs Primaires (Français) [Word1.5 MB]
• Formulaire type 2 Importateurs, Grossistes et Détaillantes (Français) [Word1.5 MB]
• Formulaire type 3 Réseaux, Organisations Associées et Organisations de Soutien du Commerce Équitable (Français) [Word1.5 MB]

Code of Practice

• English [Word 30KB]
• Español [Word 34KB]
• Français [Word 32KB]

Membership Policy & Procedure

• For reference: our Membership Policy & Procedure (English) [Word 274KB]

Membership fee

We advise you to have a look at the Membership Fee Structure before making an application, so that you are clear as to how much you may have to pay.

Languages

You can fill out your application form in English, Spanish or French. Please note, applications sent in languages other than English or Spanish may take longer to process. Please indicate clearly the language you require in your correspondence and state what type of membership you are applying for (Fair Trade Organization, Fair Trade Support Organization or Fair Trade Network).

Contacting the Membership Officer

The easiest way to get in touch is via email.