What is the difference between “aligned” and “equivalent” in the FSA context as it relates to the Fieldprint Platform?

SAI Platform distinguishes two benchmarking outcomes. “Aligned” means the scheme’s content matches what FSA covers, but additional verification is required before any FSA claims can be attached to a product. “Equivalent” means verification is already part of the scheme and meets FSA’s minimum requirements, so FSA claims can be attached directly. The Fieldprint® Platform itself is aligned to FSA Gold Level. Completing the Equivalency Module and going through the verification process is what moves growers from alignment to verified FSA status.