Guidance

DNA contamination detection (FSR-P-302)

Protocol for forensic science providers and practitioners covers the management and use of staff elimination DNA databases.

• From: Forensic Science Regulator
• Published: 12 September 2014
• Last updated: 22 July 2024
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  1. 22 July 2024

     Added accessible version.

  2. 22 September 2020

     Updated guidance.

  3. 12 September 2014

     First published.

This publication was withdrawn on 2 April 2026

This guidance is no longer current. It has been replaced by Management of DNA elimination databases (FSR-GUI-0028).

Documents

DNA contamination detection (accessible)

Ref: FSR-P-302

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DNA contamination detection

Ref: FSR-P-302

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Details

The Forensic Science Regulator sets out the requirements to preserve the integrity of forensic DNA evidence and databases by identifying and preventing the addition of DNA profiles derived as a result of contamination from individuals involved in the DNA process chain.