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    FSA Verification Audit Annual Reporting Template for FMGs

    FSA | Last Updated: September 2023 Download

    Use this template to provide the VB with an annual report confirming that there has been no change in the composition of the FMG that is a turnover of > 10% in membership of the FMG (i.e., farms are replaced by other farms), and/or an increase of >10% in the total number of farms.

    Last Updated: September 2023 Version 3.0 | DOCX
    Subject:
    Audit, FMG, FSA, Verification
    User:
    Audit company, Auditor, Farm Management Group, Verification Body
    Language:
    English
    Version:
    3.0

    Introduction to the FSA User Training Webinar

    FSA | Last Updated: September 2023 Watch

    Jess Joubert (FSA Team at SAI Platform), Storm Edwards (Founder & Learning Strategist at EdStrat Learning Solutions) and Joe Rushton (FSA Director at SAI Platform) present the FSA’s User Training Online Course.

    Watch Last Updated: September 2023 Version 3.0 | Video
    Subject:
    FSA User Training, Online Training
    User:
    Audit company, Farm Management Group, Members
    Language:
    English
    Version:
    3.0

    FSA User Training: Online Course Prospectus

    FSA | Last Updated: August 2023 Download

    Learn more about the FSA User Training online course for FSA practitioners.

    Last Updated: August 2023 Version 3.0 | PDF
    Subject:
    Training
    Language:
    English
    Version:
    3.0

    FSA User Guide

    FSA | Guidance | Last Updated: June 2022 Download

    The FSA User Guide covers general information on the FSA for people who might be interested in implementing it in their supply chains. This might include food companies, processors, exporters, agriculture organisations, farm management group coordinators, farmers, and service providers involved with FSA implementation efforts, as well as other key stakeholders.

    Last Updated: June 2022 Version 3.0 | PDF
    Subject:
    FSA, Implementation, Introduction
    Language:
    English
    Version:
    3.0

    FSA 3.0 Guidance Note: FSA39

    FSA | Guidance | April 2022 Download

    This guidance note gives further direction on the implementation and auditing of FSA39, covering the use of Red and Amber List chemicals.

    April 2022 Version 3.0 | PDF
    Subject:
    Audit, Implementation, Verification
    Language:
    English
    Version:
    3.0

    FSA Benchmarking Results

    FSA | Last Updated: September 2023 Download

    Download the Excel FSA Benchmarking Results file.

    Last Updated: September 2023 Version 2.1, 3.0 | XLSX
    Subject:
    Benchmarking
    Language:
    English
    Version:
    2.1, 3.0

    FSA Governance Framework

    FSA | Governance | Last Updated: October 2021 Download

    The development and deployment of the FSA is governed through SAI Platform in accordance with this Governance Framework. The FSA Governance Framework was approved by the SAI Platform Executive Committee with the launch of FSA 3.0. This Framework will be reviewed and updated regularly, and at least every two years.

    Last Updated: October 2021 Version 3.0 | PDF
    Subject:
    governance
    User:
    Audit company, Auditor, Buyer, Farm Management Group, Farmer, Verification Body
    Language:
    English
    Version:
    3.0

    FSA Benchmarking Protocol

    FSA | Guidance | Normative Document | Last Updated: June 2021 Download

    Find out how to use the FSA benchmarking option in your business and how to get a sustainable farming scheme benchmarked against the FSA.

    Last Updated: June 2021 Version 3.0 | PDF
    User:
    Buyer, Farm Management Group, Verification Body
    Language:
    English
    Version:
    3.0

    FSA 3.0 Self-Assessment Questionnaire

    FSA | Normative Document | Last Updated: April 2021 Download

    Self-assess the sustainability performance of a farm using this excel-based questionnaire. Use this version (3.0) if you would like to use our latest Self-Assessment Questionnaire. You can also download the previous version (2.1) from our Resource Centre.

    Last Updated: April 2021 Version 3.0 | XLSX
    Subject:
    Implementation
    User:
    Farm Management Group, Farmer, Verification Body
    Language:
    Brazilian Portuguese, Chinese, Czech, English, Estonian, French, German, Hindi, Hungarian, Italian, Marathi, Polish, Romanian, Slovakian, Spanish, Turkish
    Version:
    3.0

    FSA 3.0 Implementation Framework

    FSA | Guidance | Requirements | Normative Document | Last Updated: April 2021 Download

    The FSA Implementation Framework identifies the minimum requirements for implementing the FSA based on the Self-Assessment Questionnaire (SAQ) and provides practical implementation guidance to FMG Coordinators and Stand-Alone Farmers.

    Last Updated: April 2021 Version 3.0 | PDF
    Subject:
    FMG, Implementation, Stand-Alone Farm
    User:
    Farm Management Group, Farmer, Verification Body
    Language:
    Brazilian Portuguese, English, French, Hindi, Marathi, Spanish
    Version:
    3.0