Fair Trade means an equitable and fair partnership between marketers in developed countries and producers in Asia, Africa, Latin America, and other parts of the world. A fair trade partnership not only works to provide low-income artisans and farmers with a living wage for their work but also aims to provide them employment. As a member of IFAT and Fair Trade Federation, USA, CFM subscribes to the following fair trade criteria and expects its suppliers to follow them:

	Paying a fair wage in the local context.
	Offering employees opportunities for advancement.
	Providing equal employment opportunities for all people, particularly the most disadvantaged.
	Engaging in environmentally sustainable practices.
	Being open to public accountability.
	Building long-term trade relationships.
	Providing healthy and safe working conditions within the local context.
	Providing financial and technical assistance to producers whenever possible.
	Preserving the traditional skills of the artisans.

CFM has incorporated a very detailed system of production control, quality, tracking and reward system for the artisans. CFM does not accept any business where the prices offered could result in compromising quality or paying a fair wage to the artisans.