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ASTM E3255-21

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Standard Practice for Quality Assurance of Forensic Science Service Providers Performing Forensic Chemical Analysis

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1.1 This practice discusses procedures for quality assurance of forensic science service providers performing forensic chemical analysis. This practice provides a framework of quality in the processing of evidence, including: maintaining a quality management system; personnel duties, qualifications, training, and education; facility considerations; evidence handling; analytical procedures; instrument and equipment performance; chemicals and reagents; casework documentation and reporting; proficiency and competency testing; method validation and verification; audits; deficiency of analysis; and documentation requirements. Annex A1 – Annex A3 provide additional procedures that are discipline-specific.

1.2 This practice cannot replace knowledge, skills, or abilities acquired through appropriate education, training, and experience (see Practice E2917), and is to be used in conjunction with professional judgment by individuals with such discipline-specific knowledge, skills, and abilities.

1.3 This standard does not purport to address all of the safety concerns, if any, associated with its use. It is the responsibility of the user of this standard to establish appropriate safety, health, and environmental practices and determine the applicability of regulatory limitations prior to use.

1.4 This international standard was developed in accordance with internationally recognized principles on standardization established in the Decision on Principles for the Development of International Standards, Guides and Recommendations issued by the World Trade Organization Technical Barriers to Trade (TBT) Committee.


4.1 These are minimum standards of quality assurance applicable to forensic science service providers performing forensic chemical analysis on evidence.

4.2 This practice is to be used by forensic science practitioners performing chemical analysis on evidence and reinforced by forensic science service provider management.

SDO ASTM: ASTM International
Document Number E3255
Publication Date Jan. 1, 2021
Language en - English
Page Count 8
Revision Level 21
Supercedes
Committee E30.11
Publish Date Document Id Type View
Jan. 1, 2021 E3255-21 Revision
Oct. 1, 2020 E3255-20 Revision