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Standards & Certificates

It is not easy for laypeople to navigate the world of countless quality seals and labels. We have decided to work with Max Havelaar and the organic label. These quality seals stand for reliable and transparent guidelines that are in line with our philosophy. Where there is more to say about a product than these proven certificates can convey, we have developed our own symbols. These are intended to help you understand our products even better.  ​

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Fairtrade Label

We are proud that many of our products carry the Fairtrade seal of approval; in Switzerland with the addition of "Max Havelaar". Max Havelaar appears under the logo of the international umbrella organisation "Fairtrade Labelling Organizations International" – FLO for short. The logo shows the relationship between the South and the North. The person at the centre represents the connection between these two "worlds". Max Havelaar acts as a bridge between farmers in the South and consumers in the North. The seal of approval guarantees minimum prices, long-term trade relations, decent working conditions and environmentally friendly production. Further information can be found at ​ www.maxhavelaar.ch and www.fairtrade.net.​

You can find the current certificates under the section Download.

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EU-Bio

The organic logo identifies products and foodstuffs that are produced and controlled in accordance with standardised EU legislation on organic farming. The organic logo stands for organic production and species-appropriate animal husbandry. Production is GMO-free and respects biodiversity. Products labelled with the organic logo can be traced back to the producers and at least 95% of their ingredients must come from organic farming. Further information on:www.bio-siegel.de and www.ec.europa.eu.

You can find the current certificates under the section Download.

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Supporting Small Farmers

This logo is used in situations where the use of the FLO Fairtrade label is not possible, because:

  • Production volumes are too small to justify certification costs
  • No FLO Fairtrade Standard is available for the product.
  • The establishment of cooperatives as a condition for certification by FLO is not (yet) possible for political, cultural or historical reasons.
  • Market demand is high and certification is lagging behind.
  • The country of origin where the smallholder cooperatives are located is not one of FLO's focus countries (e.g. EU countries), but the smallholder cooperatives otherwise face similar challenges as in FLO countries.

5 cents for our southern partners

Pakka pays producers guaranteed and stable minimum prices, partially finances their harvests in advance and enters into long-term contracts with them. In addition, 5 pence from every product sold goes to the Pakka Foundation to support projects in the countries of origin.

more info: www.pakkafoundation.org

Product features

All our products are vegan, lactose-free and gluten-free!

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