ONBOARDING SUPPORT FOR PRODUCERS
Empowering Your Journey to Fairtrade Certification and Beyond!
Becoming Fairtrade certified is a transformative step for any producer organization. To ensure a smooth and confident journey, NAPP Commercial Ventures Pte. Ltd offers a dedicated 3-day onboarding support package designed to build capacity, strengthen organizational readiness, and guide you through every stage of the certification process.
What you Get- Service Package Overview
- Duration: Up to 40 hours
Customized training packages are available to meet your specific needs.
Service Scope
This package is designed to:
- Simplify the Fairtrade certification process
- Strengthen internal structures and governance of small producer organizations (SPOs)
- Build long-term capacity for compliance and sustainable growth
Service Components - Your Certification Journey – Simplified in Four Stages
Stage1: Pre-Applicant Training (8–16 hours)
Begins once your organization decides to apply for Fairtrade certification
- Introduction to the Fairtrade system, its global impact, and producer responsibilities and role in the Fairtrade ecosystem
- Legal guidance on registering SPOs under Fairtrade requirements
- Detailed walkthrough of eligibility and structural requirements for Fairtrade certification
- Validation of application documents
- Participatory GAP Assessment to obtain Producer network ( Fairtrade NAPP) recommendation id required.
Stage2: Application Stage Support (4–8 hours)
Delivered physically or virtually
- Deep dive into Fairtrade Standards & Year Zero Compliance Criteria (generic and product-specific)
- Training on Compliance Criteria
Stage 3: SPO Formation & Readiness (8 hours)
- Practical support in forming a robust, audit-ready SPO
- Mock Audit services to build preparedness and confidence
Stage 4: Post-Audit Support (8 hours)
- Assistance in resolving non-conformities identified during the audit
- Advisory support on corrective measures
- Monitoring the implementation of corrective measures through validation of objective evidence.
Training Methodology
- Participatory sessions (virtual/in-person)
- Interactive workshops (case-based learnings, role plays)
- Virtual or in-person One-on-one coaching (leadership & committees)
- Virtual GAP Assessment (checklists + feedback loops)
- In-person mock audits to assess readiness.
- Visual & interactive learning materials to enhance understanding and retention.
Want More? Add On What You Need with our Optional Add-On Modules
You can customize your journey with these specialized add-ons:
- Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs): Templates and guidance for compliance documentation
- Business Plan Development: Support in drafting sustainable business plans aligned with Fairtrade principles.
- Traceability Training: End-to-end traceability practices under Fairtrade
- Contract Drafting Support: Guidance on drafting essential contract employment agreements, sales contracts, service contracts, etc.
- HREDD Policy Development: Participatory collaborative training on developing policies and practices on Human Rights and Environmental Due Diligence (HREDD)
Why Choose our Package?
- Step-by-Step Guidance: Navigate the certification process with expert support, with a clear roadmap from application to audit and beyond
- Producer-Centric Approach: Built specifically for the needs and capacities of small producers.
- Strengthened Internal Governance: Practical tools and guidance for internal leadership and compliance
- Better Audit Outcomes: Prepare with GAP assessments, mock audits, and personalized coaching.
