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Forensic Science Standards Library

OSAC's Forensic Science Standards Library is an interactive database of the current forensic science standards landscape. The term "standard" applies collectively to a document and can be a best practice recommendation, classification, code, guide, method/test method, practice, specification, or vocabulary/terminology. The elements required in a "standard" will differ by the type of document and by the standards developing organization (SDO).

Visit the OSAC Registry to see the SDO published and OSAC Proposed Standards that have been approved by OSAC and are endorsed for implementation.

Search for the following types of standards in the OSAC Forensic Science Standards Library:

  • OSAC Registry: The OSAC Registry is a repository of selected SDO published and OSAC Proposed Standards that have been approved and are endorsed by OSAC for implementation.
  • OSAC Registry Archive: The OSAC Registry Archive is a collection of standards that were on the OSAC Registry and have been replaced by revised standards.
  • SDO Published: This is a standard that has been developed through the consensus process and has been published by a standards developing organization (SDO). An SDO published standard is available to the forensic science community and may be considered for the OSAC Registry.
  • In SDO Development: This is a standard that is currently under development at an SDO. The standard may have been initially drafted within OSAC and sent to the SDO for further development, or it may have been started directly at the SDO.
  • OSAC Proposed: This is a standard that was initiated and drafted by OSAC and will eventually be sent to an SDO for further development and publication. An OSAC Proposed Standard may or may not be included on the OSAC Registry.
  • Under Development: This is a working draft inside of OSAC and not yet publicly available.

Forensic Science Standards Library

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OSAC Registry
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OSAC Registry Archive
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SDO-Published Standards
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In SDO Development
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ANSI/ASTM E1492-11(2017) ANSI/ASTM E1492-11(2017) Standard Practice for Receiving, Documenting, Storing, and Retrieving Evidence in a Forensic Science Laboratory Interdisciplinary ASTM International
ANSI/ASTM E1732-24e1 ASTM E1732-24e1 Standard Terminology Relating to Forensic Science Interdisciplinary ASTM International
ANSI/ASTM E1732-25e1 ANSI/ASTM E1732-25e1 Terminology Relating to Forensic Science Interdisciplinary ASTM International SDO Published Standard
ANSI/ASTM E2548-11e1 ANSI/ASTM E2548-11e1 Standard Guide for Sampling Seized Drugs for Qualitative and Quantitative Analysis Seized Drugs ASTM International OSAC Registry Archived, SDO Published Standard
ANSI/ASTM E3150-18 ANSI/ASTM E3150-18 Standard Guide for Forensic Audio Laboratory Setup and Maintenance Digital Evidence ASTM International OSAC Registry Archived, SDO Published Standard
ANSI/ASTM E2329-14 ANSI/ASTM E2329-14 Standard Practice for Identification of Seized Drugs Seized Drugs ASTM International OSAC Registry Archived, SDO Published Standard
ANSI/ASTM E3189-19(2025) ANSI/ASTM E3189-19(2025) Standard Practice for Separation of Ignitable Liquid Residues from Fire Debris Samples by Static Headspace Concentration onto an Adsorbent Tube Ignitable Liquids, Explosives & Gunshot Residue ASTM International In SDO Development, SDO Published Standard
ANSI/ASTM E2917-19a ANSI/ASTM E2917-19a Standard Practice for Forensic Science Practitioner Training, Continuing Education, and Professional Development Programs Interdisciplinary ASTM International OSAC Registry Archived, SDO Published Standard
ANSI/ASTM E2927-16e1 ANSI/ASTM E2927-16e1 Standard Test Method for Determination of Trace Elements in Soda-Lime Glass Samples Using Laser Ablation Inductively Coupled Plasma Mass Spectrometry for Forensic Comparisons Trace Materials ASTM International OSAC Registry Archived, SDO Published Standard
ANSI/ASTM E3197-20 ANSI/ASTM E3197-20 Standard Terminology Relating to Examination of Fire Debris Ignitable Liquids, Explosives & Gunshot Residue ASTM International OSAC Registry Archived, SDO Published Standard
ANSI/ASTM E1388-17 ANSI/ASTM E1388-17 Standard Practice for Sampling of Headspace Vapors from Fire Debris Samples Ignitable Liquids, Explosives & Gunshot Residue ASTM International OSAC Registry Archived, SDO Published Standard
ANSI/ASTM E3115-17 ANSI/ASTM E3115-17 Standard Guide for Capturing Facial Images for Use with Facial Recognition Systems Facial & Iris Identification ASTM International OSAC Registry Archived, SDO Published Standard
ANSI/ASTM E3272-21 ANSI/ASTM E3272-21 Standard Guide for the Collection of Soils and Other Geological Evidence for Criminal Forensic Applications Trace Materials ASTM International OSAC Registry Archived, SDO Published Standard
ANSI/ASTM E3294-22 ANSI/ASTM E3294-22 Standard Guide for Forensic Analysis of Geological Materials by Powder X-Ray Diffraction Trace Materials ASTM International OSAC Registry Archived, SDO Published Standard
ASTM E3148-2x ASTM E3148-2x Standard Guide for Postmortem Facial Image Capture Facial & Iris Identification ASTM International In SDO Development
ASB Standard 117-2x ASB Standard 117-2x Standard for Examination of Stamping Devices and Stamp Impressions, 2nd Ed. Forensic Document Examination Academy Standards Board In SDO Development
ANSI/ASTM E2329-25 ANSI/ASTM E2329-25 Standard Practice for Identification of Seized Drugs Seized Drugs ASTM International SDO Published Standard
ASB 035-2x ASB Standard 035-2x Standard for the Examination of Documents for Alterations, 2nd Ed. Forensic Document Examination Academy Standards Board In SDO Development
ASB Best Practice Recommendation 239-2x ASB Best Practice Recommendation 239-2x Best Practice Recommendation for the Identification of Decedents by the Medicolegal Death Investigation Authorities Medicolegal Death Investigation Academy Standards Board In SDO Development
ANSI/ASTM E3197-23e1 ANSI/ASTM E3197-23e1 Standard Terminology Relating to Examination of Fire Debris Ignitable Liquids, Explosives & Gunshot Residue ASTM International SDO Published Standard
ANSI/ASTM E3391-24e1 ANSI/ASTM E3391-24e1 Standard Terminology Relating to Gunshot Residue Analysis (GSR) Ignitable Liquids, Explosives & Gunshot Residue ASTM International SDO Published Standard
ASB Guideline 243-2x ASB Guideline 243-2x Guideline for a Quality Assurance Program in Forensic Anthropology Forensic Anthropology Academy Standards Board In SDO Development
ASB Standard 242-2x ASB Standard 242-2x Standard for Case File Management and Reporting in Forensic Anthropology Forensic Anthropology Academy Standards Board In SDO Development
ASB Standard 244-2x ASB Standard 244-2x Standard for a Quality Assurance Program in Forensic Anthropology Forensic Anthropology Academy Standards Board In SDO Development
ASB Standard 245-2x ASB Standard 245-2x Standard for the Systematic Verification of Alternative Training Aids for Detection Canine Disciplines Dogs & Sensors Academy Standards Board In SDO Development
ANSI/ASTM E3196-21e1 ANSI/ASTM E3196-21e1 Standard Terminology Relating to the Examination of Explosives Ignitable Liquids, Explosives & Gunshot Residue ASTM International SDO Published Standard
ASB Standard 068-2x ASB Standard 068-2x Best Practice Recommendation for the Safe Handling of Firearms and Ammunition Firearms & Toolmarks Academy Standards Board In SDO Development
ASB Standard 093-2x ASB Standard 093-2x Standard for the Forensic Examination and Testing of Firearms Firearms & Toolmarks Academy Standards Board In SDO Development
ASB Best Practice Recommendation 213-26 ASB Best Practice Recommendation 213 Victim Information Center - Best Practice Recommendation for Medicolegal Death Investigation Authorities Medicolegal Death Investigation Academy Standards Board SDO Published Standard
ASTM WK97853 ASTM WK97853 Practice for Uncertainty Estimation in the Context of Seized Drug Analysis Seized Drugs ASTM International In SDO Development
ANSI/ASTM E3345-26 ANSI/ASTM E3345-26 Standard Practice for Opinions on the Interpretation of Primer Gunshot Residue (pGSR) Analysis by Scanning Electron Microscopy/Energy Dispersive X-Ray Spectrometry (SEM/EDS) Ignitable Liquids, Explosives & Gunshot Residue ASTM International SDO Published Standard
ANSI/ASTM E3452-26 ANSI/ASTM E3452-26 Standard Guide for Forensic Photogrammetry Video/Imaging Technology & Analysis ASTM International SDO Published Standard
ANSI/ASTM E3510-25 ANSI/ASTM E3510-25 Standard Terminology Relating to Trace Materials Analysis Trace Materials ASTM International SDO Published Standard
ASTM E3510-2x ASTM E3510-2x, Terminology Relating to Trace Materials Analysis Trace Materials ASTM International In SDO Development
ASB 241-2x ASB 241-2x Standard for Topics in a Forensic Odontology Education and Training Curriculum Forensic Odontology Academy Standards Board In SDO Development
ASTM WK97971 ASTM WK97971, Reinstatement of E2326-14, Standard Practice for Education and Training of Seized-Drug Analysts Seized Drugs ASTM International In SDO Development
OSAC 2026-N-1011 OSAC 2026-N-1011 Standard for Minimum Resources for a Medicolegal Death Investigation Authority Medicolegal Death Investigation The Organization of Scientific Area Committees for Forensic Science OSAC Proposed Draft Standard, Under Development
ASTM E1732-2x ASTM E1732-2x Terminology Relating to Forensic Science Interdisciplinary ASTM International In SDO Development
ASTM E2327-2x (WK98097) ASTM E2327-2x Standard Practice for Quality Assurance of Laboratories Performing Seized-Drug Analysis Seized Drugs ASTM International In SDO Development
ASTM E3405-2x ASTM E3405-2x Practice for Forensic Fiber Training Program Trace Materials ASTM International In SDO Development
ANSI/ASB Best Practice Recommendation 232-26 ANSI/ASB 232 Best Practice Recommendation for the Development of Criteria for Acceptance of a Request for Friction Ridge Examinations Friction Ridge Academy Standards Board SDO Published Standard
ANSI/ASB Standard 196-26 ANSI/ASB Standard 196 Standard for the Documentation and Processing of Shooting Scenes Crime Scene Investigation & Reconstruction Academy Standards Board SDO Published Standard
ASB Technical Report 097-26 ASB Technical Report 097 Terminology Used for Forensic Footwear and Tire Evidence, 2nd Ed. Footwear & Tire Academy Standards Board SDO Published Standard
ASB Technical Report 097-19 ASB Technical Report 097-19 Terminology Used for Forensic Footwear and Tire Evidence, 2019, 1st Ed. Footwear & Tire Academy Standards Board SDO Published Standard, Evaluated by OSAC - Not Accepted
ASB Best Practice Recommendation 230-2x ASB Best Practice Recommendation 230-2x Best Practice Recommendation for the Resolution of Conflicts in Toolmark Value Determinations and Source Conclusions Firearms & Toolmarks Academy Standards Board In SDO Development
ASB Standard 233-2x ASB Standard 233-2x Standard for Processing, Collection and Preservation of Friction Ridge Impressions Crime Scene Investigation & Reconstruction Academy Standards Board In SDO Development
ASB Guide 236-2x ASB Guide 236-2x Guideline for Conducting Test Method Development, Validation, and Verification in Forensic Toxicology Forensic Toxicology Academy Standards Board In SDO Development
ASB Best Practice Recommendation 231-2x ASB Best Practice Recommendation 231-2x Best Practice Recommendation for the Chemical Processing of Footwear and Tire Impression Evidence Footwear & Tire Academy Standards Board In SDO Development
ASB Standard 227-2x ASB Standard 227-2x Standard for the Chemical Testing of Suspected Projectile Impacts for Copper and Lead Crime Scene Investigation & Reconstruction Academy Standards Board In SDO Development
ASB Standard 225-2x ASB Standard 225-2x Standard for Skeletal Preparation and Sampling in Forensic Anthropology Forensic Anthropology Academy Standards Board In SDO Development
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