The Fairtrade Labeling Organization (FLO) was established in 1997 by 16 National Labeling Initiatives as the umbrella standards and certification organization. There are currently 19 National Initiatives, including Comercio Justo in Mexico - the first developing country initiative.
The following presentations explain the structure of FLO and how the Fairtrade system works.
FLO
e.V. - South Africa Presentation May 2004