Version 2.1 of the Chain of Custody Standard will take effect on May 1, 2026.
MarinTrust
The leading third-party certification program for marine ingredients, MarinTrust, has launched a new version of its Chain of Custody standard to strengthen the traceability of certified marine products.
Version 2.1 of its Chain of Custody (CoC) Standard ensures the traceability and integrity of MarinTrust-certified products and covers the processing, storage, and trading of marine ingredients.
Also, it ensures the exclusion of materials from illegal, unreported, and unregulated (IUU) fisheries, the absence of unsafe or illegal materials, and exclusive labeling of certified products.
This new version has been made possible following the achievement of ISO/IEC 17065 accreditation in February 2026. Since its launch in 2020, the CoC Standard V2.0 has also undergone several revisions to strengthen the guidance and procedures of the standard, as well as the accreditation process with the Irish National Accreditation Body (INAB).
From now on, facilities applying for certification must use MarinTrust-certified marine ingredients, operate legally in their country, hold third-party food safety certification, meet social and environmental accountability requirements, and sign a disclaimer stating that the audit is limited to CoC requirements.
Finally, MarinTrust confirmed that Version 2.1 of the Chain of Custody Standard will take effect on May 1, 2026, following a one-month review period starting April 1, during which stakeholders can review the changes before certification activities begin.
