Become an exhibitor
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Fair Handeln is an exhibition for everyone who is actively committed to globally responsible and sustainable trade and activities. It acts as a marketplace for specialist and general retailers who sell fair trade products, food, textiles, cosmetics, flowers, art, etc. Responsible business management (CSR), sustainable finance, sustainable tourism and development cooperation are also key topics which are presented at Fair Handeln and can be illustrated and discussed in numerous educational events and forum contributions.
Exhibition Areas
Present your company in one of the following exhibition areas:
Fair Trade
Certified product diversity with innovations and trends in the fields of food, crafts etc.- Development Cooperation
Presentation of worldwide partnerships, international cooperation and development education. - Sustainable Tourism
Alternative, environmentally friendly and socially responsible travel with local value added. - Sustainable Finance
Social and ecological as well as value-oriented investment and financing business. - Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR)
Future-oriented and international economic management and activities based on the Global Compact. - Future Fashion
Modern textiles and accessories with a focus on sustainability and Slow Fashion.
Certification and eligibility criteria
Fair Handeln differs from all other current exhibitions in the areas of fair trade and sustainability due to its strict eligibility criteria. It is a binding condition for exhibitors in the fair trade section that they have accepted and implemented the definition by FINE, the international federation of the Fairtrade umbrella organisations (FLO, IFAT, NEWS! and EFTA). Proof of certifications and standards must also be provided (e.g. TransFair, WFTO, GOTS, FWF). Exhibitors in the fair trade section are selected in cooperation with Forum Fairer Handel.
Objectives
The objectives of Fair Handeln are
- to further extend the sales platform for specialist and general retailers so that it acts as an international information and contact exchange
- to create synergy effects and impetus by networking the exhibition areas
Fair Handeln is based on an attractive accompanying programme and educational events for the general public and also acts as an advanced training platform for decision-makers, consumers and media through its special events.
Here you can find all the criteria for approval as an exhibitor (PDF, 1 MB) at Fair Handeln.