Guidance

Software validation for DNA mixture interpretation (FSR-G-223)

This guidance sets out the general approach for the validation of software with specific focus on the requirements for DNA mixture interpretation.

• From: Forensic Science Regulator
• Published: 31 July 2018
• Last updated: 22 July 2024 — See all updates

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Software validation for DNA mixture interpretation (accessible)

Ref: FSR-G-223

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Software validation for DNA mixture interpretation

Ref: FSR-G-223

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Details

It includes:

• the validation process and elements from development to end use
• requirements for DNA mixture interpretation software
• validation considerations specific to likelihood ratio calculations
• the end-user validation and validity of the forensic process

Published 31 July 2018

Last updated 22 July 2024 + show all updates

1. 22 July 2024

   Added accessible version.

2. 22 September 2020

   Updated guidance and improved accessibility of PDF.

3. 14 September 2018

   Updated document.

4. 31 July 2018

   First published.