ASTM WK95803
New Guide for Verification of a Conformity Assessment Supporting Deforestation Risk Mitigation in the Coffee Supply Chain
1. Scope
1.1 Data Sharing and Security Measures for Coffee Deforestation Traceability. This standard provides a framework for sharing reliable and verifiable upstream data related to the origin and movement of coffee within the global supply chain, with a specific focus on mitigating deforestation risks. It supports the secure exchange of key traceability data—such as geolocation coordinates, farm-level attestations, harvesting records, and sustainability certifications—while preserving the confidentiality of sensitive business information and proprietary documentation. 1.2 Data and documentation are intended to be collected directly from upstream supply chain participants and shared with downstream stakeholders, including exporters, importers, and regulators, in accordance with clearly defined data access and use agreements. Participants determine how data is stored, managed, and protected, ensuring alignment with international standards for data privacy, security, and integrity. This enables compliance with deforestation-related regulations while maintaining trust and cooperation among all actors in the coffee supply chain.Keywords
geospatial, verification, remote sensingRationale
This proposed standard guide has been developed in response to increasing global regulatory requirements targeting deforestation-related risks in agricultural supply chains, with a specific focus on coffee. The guide establishes a conformity assessment framework tailored to the coffee sector, organized around four core pillars: Track and Trace, Authentication, Validation, and Oversight. These pillars collectively support the transparent verification of origin, chain of custody, and regulatory compliance from the point of harvest through to importation and market entry. Coffee has been identified by international regulators as a high-risk commodity for deforestation and land-use change. As such, supply chain actors are now required to provide geolocation data, documented proof of deforestation-free sourcing, and verified harvesting and production practices. This guide supports those requirements by offering a structured and repeatable process for assessing upstream documentation, including geospatial origin attestations, farmer declarations, and sustainability certifications. By aligning the verification process with global deforestation mitigation requirements and import control obligations, this standard provides a reliable methodology for regulators, importers, and third-party assessors to determine whether coffee shipments comply with deforestation-related laws and trade restrictions.
Work Item Status
Date Initiated: 07-21-2025
Technical Contact: Michael Coner