ISO/TS 22318:2021
The ISO technical specification that extends ISO 22301 business continuity to supplier relationships: the supply chain model, SCCM embedded in the contract lifecycle, risk and SCCM ownership, the BCMS prerequisites, the four strategy options with supplier assessment and contractual continuity requirements, and maintenance, performance and improvement. Guidance, not certifiable.
ISO/TS 22318:2021 is a compliance framework from International (ISO/TC 292); adopted identically as PD ISO/TS 22318 (UK), ETE INEN-ISO/TS 22318 (Ecuador), BAS ISO/TS 22318:2023 (Bosnia and Herzegovina) and ZWS ISO/TS 22318:2021 (Zimbabwe) with 5 domains and 28 controls that map to 116 other frameworks. The largest domains are Clause 6: Effective SCCM – ISO/TS 22318:2021 (8 controls), Clause 4: The value of supply chain continuity management – ISO/TS 22318:2021 (7 controls), Clause 5: BCMS prerequisites for SCCM – ISO/TS 22318:2021 (7 controls). Every control below carries what it requires and what an assessor expects to see.
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Framework Domains (5)
Annexes A to C (informative) – ISO/TS 22318:2021
| Code | Title |
|---|---|
| iso-ts-22318-2021::A | Annex A Example of general questions to be sent to priority suppliers (informative) |
| iso-ts-22318-2021::B | Annex B Managing priority suppliers' disruptions (informative) |
| iso-ts-22318-2021::C | Annex C Examples of joint exercises with suppliers (informative) |
Clause 4: The value of supply chain continuity management – ISO/TS 22318:2021
| Code | Title |
|---|---|
| iso-ts-22318-2021::4.1.1 | 4.1.1 The supply chain: general |
| iso-ts-22318-2021::4.1.2 | 4.1.2 Supply chain model |
| iso-ts-22318-2021::4.2.1 | 4.2.1 Supply chain continuity management: general |
| iso-ts-22318-2021::4.2.2 | 4.2.2 Embedding SCCM |
| iso-ts-22318-2021::4.2.3 | 4.2.3 Benefits and opportunities |
| iso-ts-22318-2021::4.3 | 4.3 Risk ownership |
| iso-ts-22318-2021::4.4 | 4.4 SCCM ownership |
Clause 5: BCMS prerequisites for SCCM – ISO/TS 22318:2021
| Code | Title |
|---|---|
| iso-ts-22318-2021::5.2.1 | 5.2.1 Accountability and responsibility |
| iso-ts-22318-2021::5.2.2 | 5.2.2 Resources for managing SCCM |
| iso-ts-22318-2021::5.2.3 | 5.2.3 SCCM framework |
| iso-ts-22318-2021::5.2.4 | 5.2.4 Performance evaluation programme |
| iso-ts-22318-2021::5.3 | 5.3 Promulgate business continuity principles throughout the supply chain |
| iso-ts-22318-2021::5.4.2 | 5.4.2 Continuity requirements |
| iso-ts-22318-2021::5.4.3 | 5.4.3 Risk assessment |
Clause 6: Effective SCCM – ISO/TS 22318:2021
| Code | Title |
|---|---|
| iso-ts-22318-2021::6.2.2 | 6.2.2 Option 1: Reduce dependency and impact |
| iso-ts-22318-2021::6.2.3 | 6.2.3 Option 2: Rely on the organization's business continuity strategies and solutions |
| iso-ts-22318-2021::6.2.4 | 6.2.4 Option 3: Rely on the supplier's business continuity strategies and solutions |
| iso-ts-22318-2021::6.2.5 | 6.2.5 Option 4: Do nothing and retain the risk by informed decision |
| iso-ts-22318-2021::6.3 | 6.3 Assess suppliers' continuity compliance |
| iso-ts-22318-2021::6.4.2 | 6.4.2 Principles to establish the continuity requirements in the contract |
| iso-ts-22318-2021::6.4.3 | 6.4.3 Continuity requirements |
| iso-ts-22318-2021::6.5 | 6.5 Review and update |
Clause 7: Maintenance, performance and continual improvement – ISO/TS 22318:2021
| Code | Title |
|---|---|
| iso-ts-22318-2021::7.2 | 7.2 Maintenance |
| iso-ts-22318-2021::7.3 | 7.3 Performance evaluation |
| iso-ts-22318-2021::7.4 | 7.4 Continual improvement |
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The Compliance Position Diagnostic, $5,000 fixed, ten business daysWhat is ISO/TS 22318:2021 and who does it apply to?
ISO/TS 22318:2021 is a compliance framework from International (ISO/TC 292); adopted identically as PD ISO/TS 22318 (UK), ETE INEN-ISO/TS 22318 (Ecuador), BAS ISO/TS 22318:2023 (Bosnia and Herzegovina) and ZWS ISO/TS 22318:2021 (Zimbabwe) with 5 domains and 28 controls. The ISO technical specification that extends ISO 22301 business continuity to supplier relationships: the supply chain model, SCCM embedded in the contract lifecycle, risk and SCCM ownership, the BCMS prerequisites, the four strategy options with supplier assessment and contractual continuity requirements, and maintenance, performance and improvement. Guidance, not certifiable. It is used by organisations to establish and maintain compliance with industry standards and regulatory requirements.
What does ISO/TS 22318:2021 actually require?
ISO/TS 22318:2021 has 28 controls organised across 5 domains. The largest domains are Clause 6: Effective SCCM – ISO/TS 22318:2021 (8 controls), Clause 4: The value of supply chain continuity management – ISO/TS 22318:2021 (7 controls), Clause 5: BCMS prerequisites for SCCM – ISO/TS 22318:2021 (7 controls). Each control defines specific requirements that organisations must implement to achieve compliance.
If I already comply with another framework, how much of ISO/TS 22318:2021 do I already cover?
ISO/TS 22318:2021 maps to 116 other compliance frameworks. The top mapping partners are PSD2 SCA (8% coverage), OSFI B-13 (8% coverage), Open Banking Security (8% coverage). Use our comparison tool to explore control-level mappings between frameworks.
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