Ethical Policies for all Traders

If you need clarification of any of the following, please contact us before sending your application form:

• Your stock must have been obtained from an ethical source, e.g. fairly traded or hand produced by yourself or your friends and family. Goods produced by forced, exploitative or child labour are not permitted. Please enclose evidence of your ethical trading policy with your application.
• Mass produced goods which are not environmentally friendly are not permitted.
• Goods made from parts of dead animals are not permitted.
• No goods produced by unethical multinationals may be sold.
• No items associated with war or aggression, including toy weapons, may be sold or displayed.
• All food sold must be vegetarian. Meat, fish and poultry are not permitted.
• Recycled paper is preferred for carrier bags, serviettes etc.
• Stalls must respect other faiths, cultures and beliefs. No forms of discrimination will be tolerated.
• No alcohol, tobacco or illegal drugs may be sold.
• Products sold must not have been tested on animals.
• No animals, including dogs, are permitted at Kingston Green Fair.
• Network marketing stalls are not permitted.
• Stalls selling second hand goods are welcome, but must comply with the other guidelines.
• No balloons to be sold or given to the public, due to the litter problems they can cause. Balloons may be used as part of your display.
• Only green forms of transport may be promoted.
• No mains electricity is available on site. Generators are not permitted. Any electricity required must be generated by the sun, the wind or pedal power.
• Please do not leave behind any litter at the end of the day.

Additional Policies for Caterers

• All food sold must be vegetarian. Meat, fish and poultry are not permitted.
• It is a requirement of Kingston Council Environmental Health Dept. that all caterers operating at Kingston Green Fair have qualifications in Food Hygiene, and are in possession of the appropriate certificates.
• All tents/gazebos must be fireproofed. Caterers must have appropriate fire extinguishers and fire blankets. Fire safety certificates must be available for inspection.
• No mains electricity is available on site. Generators are not permitted. Any electricity required must be generated by the sun, the wind or pedal power.
• Bottled gas may be used for cooking. Any type of fire is not permitted.
• All tea, coffee and cocoa served must be Fair Trade.
• All your waste must be taken away with you at the end of the day, including dirty water. Please do not leave behind your unsold food at the end of the day.
• Recycled paper is preferred for carrier bags, serviettes etc.
• Any plates or cups used must be either reusable or compostible. Plates, trays, and packaging made of potato starch may be obtained from Potatopak. Plates, trays, bowls, and cups made from cassava starch may be obtained from Nvyro. Cutlery must be either reusable or made of wood. No plastic cups, bowls, plates, cutlery, etc may be used.
• No goods produced by unethical multinationals may be sold.
• No alcohol, tobacco or illegal drugs may be sold.