Guidance

Forensic science providers: validation (FSR-G-201)

Guidance on the requirements for method validation in the codes of practice and conduct.

• From: Forensic Science Regulator
• Published: 14 November 2014
• Last updated: 22 July 2024 — See all updates

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The regulator has outlined the requirements for method validation in the codes. This guidance has been produced to provide background information to the codes and to assist in the implementation of its requirements.

This guidance adopts a descriptive rather than a prescriptive style, although it does contain some lists of things that it might be wise to consider when formulating plans. It is accepted that there may be other ways of achieving the same goals. It is implicit that a departure from the guidance may be entirely acceptable or even advisable if alternative approaches can give the same level of assurance in a more expedient way.

You can view the previous version of this guidance on the national archives.

Published 14 November 2014
Last updated 22 July 2024 + show all updates

1. 22 July 2024

   Added accessible version.

2. 23 September 2020

   Replaced document with an accessible version.

3. 14 November 2014

   First published.