Fair Labor Practices and Community Benefits certification – developed by Scientific Certification Systems (SCS) in conjunction with key stakeholders – validates socially responsible practices in agricultural production and processing. Complementing organic and other environmental certifications, Fair Labor Practices offers a strategy to differentiate your business by meeting the growing consumer demand for products produced in accordance with fair and equitable labor practices. Fundamentals of Fair Labor Practices and Community Benefits Fair Labor Practices includes comprehensive criteria that directly benefit workers, their families and communities.
The program helps ensure: equitable hiring and employment practices, safe workplace conditions, access to health, education and transportation services, addressing local community impacts, community engagement and economic stability.