ISO 22095:2020/Amd 1:2026

Overview

ISO 22095:2020/Amd 1 is the first amendment to the internationally recognized standard for chain of custody relating to general terminology and models. This amendment updates the original ISO 22095:2020 standard to refine definitions, clarify models, and strengthen the framework used to track and verify material and product provenance. Developed by ISO Technical Committee ISO/TC 308, this amendment supports organizations in ensuring transparency and integrity throughout supply chains by providing precise terminology and robust chain of custody models.

This standard amendment is at the Final Draft International Standard (FDIS) stage as of 2025, indicating it is close to formal publication. It is designed to assist companies and certification bodies by reinforcing terminology and refining the mechanisms to claim chain of custody for materials with individual specified characteristics. The aim is to facilitate accurate and reliable traceability and supply chain transparency aligned with international best practices.

Key Topics

• Chain of Custody Models: The amendment updates models to include various chain of custody approaches such as Identity Preserved, Segregated, Mass Balance, and Book and Claim. Figure 1 illustrates these models with respect to the certainty of physical presence of specified characteristics in products.
• Terminology Refinement: Enhanced definitions clarify how organizations can make item-based claims aligned with their suppliers or through a right-hand chain model as shown in the updated Figure 1.
• Item-Based Claims: The document stresses that organizations must only make item-based claims on products sharing the same chain of custody as their suppliers or a verifiable model on the supply chain, ensuring accuracy in product characterization.
• Physical Presence Certainty: The amendment visualizes how different chain of custody models provide varying levels of certainty that specified product attributes physically exist, important for robust quality assurance.
• Standard Development Process: The amendment follows ISO's strict editorial rules and approval criteria under ISO/IEC Directives, ensuring technical credibility and international consensus.

Applications

ISO 22095:2020/Amd 1 is relevant for industries and sectors requiring rigorous traceability and product integrity controls. Typical applications include:

• Sustainable Supply Chains: Enables verification of material origin and processing for sustainability certifications.
• Food Safety and Quality: Assists food manufacturers and suppliers in ensuring traceability of ingredients and products along the supply chain.
• Forestry and Timber Products: Supports claims on certified sustainable timber through supply chain transparency models.
• Consumer Goods and Retail: Facilitates reliable product origin claims that enhance consumer trust in ethical and authentic products.
• Certification Bodies and Auditors: Provides a clear framework and terminology for assessing chain of custody claims and compliance.

By adopting ISO 22095:2020 and its amendment, organizations can improve supply chain accountability and meet increasing market demands for transparent sourcing and certification.

Related Standards

ISO 22095:2020/Amd 1 complements other ISO standards focused on supply chain and product verification, including:

• ISO 9001 – Quality management systems
• ISO 14001 – Environmental management systems
• ISO 22000 – Food safety management systems
• ISO 20400 – Sustainable procurement guidance
• ISO 17065 – Conformity assessment - Certification bodies
• ISO/IEC 27001 – Information security management (for supply chain data security)

These related standards, when combined, provide comprehensive guidance for managing quality, environmental impact, and transparency throughout product life cycles using standardized chain of custody principles.

By implementing ISO 22095:2020/Amd 1, organizations can enhance traceability, improve trust in supply chain claims, satisfy regulatory and market expectations, and support global efforts towards sustainable and responsible sourcing. For more information or to participate in the standard’s ongoing development, visit ISO's official drafting standards page.