Guidance

Toxicology: analysis for drugs (FSR-GUI-0029)

This guidance sets out principles that should be followed for units completing DTN 102, providing additional detail to the specific requirements in the code.

• From: Forensic Science Regulator
• Published: 1 June 2026

Documents

Toxicology: analysis for drugs (FSR-GUI-0029) (accessible)

HTML

Toxicology: analysis for drugs (FSR-GUI-0029)

PDF, 392 KB, 24 pages

This file may not be suitable for users of assistive technology.

Request an accessible format.

If you use assistive technology (such as a screen reader) and need a version of this document in a more accessible format, please email alternativeformats@homeoffice.gov.uk. Please tell us what format you need. It will help us if you say what assistive technology you use.

Details

This guidance sets out principles that should be followed by any forensic unit completing FSA – DTN 102 – Toxicology: analysis for drugs in relation to s5A of the Road Traffic Act 1988. The intention of the guidance is to provide additional detail to the FSA-specific requirements set out in Version 2 of the Code of Practice.

Published 1 June 2026