scope:

The present document specifies a format and mechanisms for establishing, locating, accessing and authenticating a trusted list which makes available trust service status information so that interested parties may determine the status of a listed trust service at a given time. It defines the format and semantics of a TL as well as the mechanisms for accessing TLs. It also provides guidance for locating and authenticating TLs.

The present document applies to European Union Member State (EU MS) trusted lists as a means to express trust service status information with regards to their compliance with the relevant provisions laid down in Directive 1999/93/EC [i.3] and in related national laws.

In the context of non-EU countries or international organizations, scheme operators may issue trusted lists in accordance with the present document to facilitate mutual recognition of electronic signatures.

In addition, the present document defines requirements for relying parties to use TLs and the status information held within them.