ISO 22095-2020 amd1-2026 PDF

Full title and description

St ISO 22095-2020 amd1-2026 — Chain of custody — General terminology and models. This product page covers the International Standard ISO 22095:2020 (establishing a generic framework, harmonized terminology and model requirements for chain of custody systems) and Amendment 1 published in 2026 which updates or clarifies limited points in the 2020 text.

Abstract

ISO 22095:2020 defines a generic framework for the design, implementation and management of chain of custody (CoC) systems, provides harmonized terminology, outlines general requirements for different CoC models and gives guidance on their application. The document is applicable to materials and products (not to services as final outputs) and is intended as a reference for organizations across supply chains and for standards developers; Amendment 1 (2026) publishes a brief, targeted update to the original text.

General information

• Status: Published (base standard published 2020; Amendment 1 published 2026).
• Publication date: ISO 22095:2020 — October 2020; ISO 22095:2020/Amd 1:2026 — January 2026.
• Publisher: International Organization for Standardization (ISO).
• ICS / categories: 03.100.01 (Standards management and related activities; chain of custody terminology and models).
• Edition / version: Edition 1 (ISO 22095:2020) with Amendment 1 published as ISO 22095:2020/Amd 1:2026.
• Number of pages: ISO 22095:2020 — 32 pages; ISO 22095:2020/Amd 1:2026 — 1 page (amendment).

Scope

The standard provides a consistent, generic approach to chain of custody design, implementation and management; it harmonizes terminology, sets out general requirements for multiple CoC models and offers guidance on when and how different models may be appropriate. It applies to all materials and products but does not apply to services as final outputs. The amendment supplies a concise update to the published 2020 text.

Key topics and requirements

• Harmonized terminology for chain of custody concepts and actors.
• Generic models of chain of custody and their defining characteristics.
• General requirements for design, implementation and management of CoC systems.
• Guidance on applicability and selection of appropriate CoC models for different product flows.
• Clarifications and small technical/editorial updates introduced by Amendment 1 (2026).

Typical use and users

Used by organizations at any step in a supply chain seeking a consistent approach to traceability and CoC claims, by conformity assessment and certification bodies that audit CoC systems, by sectoral standard developers who need a harmonized reference terminology and by purchasers and regulators assessing the transparency of material/product claims.

Related standards

ISO 22095 is referenced by product- and sector-specific chain of custody or certification schemes and complements management and product standards (for example, schemes for forest products, recycled content and sustainability claims). It was developed under ISO/TC 308 (Chain of custody) and is intended to serve as a harmonized foundation for other CoC standards and schemes.

Keywords

chain of custody; CoC; traceability; supply chain; terminology; CoC models; ISO 22095; amendment 2026; harmonized terminology; implementation guidance

FAQ

Q: What is this standard?

A: ISO 22095:2020 is an international standard that defines a generic framework, terminology and models for chain of custody systems; Amendment 1 (2026) provides a focused update to the 2020 text.

Q: What does it cover?

A: It covers harmonized CoC terminology, general requirements for CoC models, guidance on applying those models to material and product flows, and therefore supports improved clarity and comparability of CoC claims (but it is not a stand-alone certification scheme).

Q: Who typically uses it?

A: Organizations across supply chains, certification and conformity-assessment bodies, standards developers and purchasers or regulators evaluating CoC claims.

Q: Is it current or superseded?

A: The original ISO 22095 was published in October 2020 and remains current; Amendment 1 was published in January 2026 to update the 2020 text. The standard is maintained under the ISO review cycle and referenced by ISO/TC 308.

Q: Is it part of a series?

A: It is a generic/reference standard for chain of custody developed under ISO/TC 308 and is intended to be used alongside or referenced by product- and sector-specific CoC standards and schemes rather than as part of a numbered ISO series.

Q: What are the key keywords?

A: Chain of custody, CoC, traceability, supply chain, terminology, CoC models, ISO 22095, amendment 2026.