Analysis begins on feedback received during first consultation period
The consultation period has now closed. We send our thanks to all stakeholders who submitted feedback. We compiling and analysing the feedback and will integrate these into the next drafts.
1 May 2026
The first round of public consultation on the draft revised Performance Standard and Chain of Custody Standard closed on April 30, 2026, generating strong engagement with 47 completed surveys, 50 additional submissions, and over 1,400 individual comments, alongside 200+ inputs from affected communities through targeted in-person engagement. Feedback from across industry, civil society and labour organisations is now being analysed, with insights to help shape the next iteration of the draft Standards.
What are we consulting on and why?
As a code compliant member of ISEAL, ASI commits to review its standards at least every five years. As part of this commitment, in March 2025 ASI launched a full revision of the Performance Standard and Chain of Custody Standard. Since then, we have been developing revised standards, with the ASI Standards Committee, Working Groups and our diverse set of stakeholders. On 17 February 2026, the draft standards were published and members of the public are invited to feed in their views. All feedback will be considered and discussed with the Standards Committee and Working Groups. We anticipate holding a second round of public consultation in early 2027, with a final release expected in late 2027.
Overarching information about the ASI Standards and the revision process can be found on the ASI Standards Revision Hub.
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