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The Organization of Scientific Area Committees for Forensic Science

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• OSAC Registry Archive: The OSAC Registry Archive is a collection of standards that were on the OSAC Registry and have been replaced by revised standards.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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ANSI/ASTM E2926-17 ANSI/ASTM E2926-17 Standard Test Method for Forensic Comparison of Glass Using Micro X-ray Fluorescence Spectrometry Trace Materials ASTM International OSAC Registry Archived, SDO Published Standard
ANSI/ASTM E2330-19 ANSI/ASTM E2330-19 Standard Test Method for Determination of Concentrations of Elements in Glass Samples Using Inductively Coupled Plasma Mass Spectrometry (ICP-MS) for Forensic Comparisons Trace Materials ASTM International OSAC Registry Archived, SDO Published Standard
ASB Standard 110-2x ASB Standard 110-2x Standards for Training in Forensic Serological Methods, 2nd Ed. Human Forensic Biology Academy Standards Board In SDO Development
ASB Standard 077-2x ASB Standard 077-2x Standard for the Development and Internal Validation of Forensic Serological Methods, 2nd Ed. Human Forensic Biology Academy Standards Board In SDO Development
ASB Standard 038-2x ASB Standard 038-2x Standard for Internal Validation of Forensic DNA Analysis Methods, 2nd Ed. Human Forensic Biology Academy Standards Board In SDO Development
ASB Standard 116-2x ASB Standard 116-2x Standard for Training in Forensic DNA Quantification Methods, 2nd Ed. Human Forensic Biology Academy Standards Board In SDO Development
ASB Standard 115-2x ASB Standard 115-2x Standard for Training in Forensic DNA Short Tandem Repeat Typing Methods using Amplification, Separation, and Allele Detection, 2nd Ed. Human Forensic Biology Academy Standards Board In SDO Development
ASB Standard 023-2x ASB Standard 023-2x Standard for Training in Forensic DNA Isolation and Purification Methods, 2nd Ed. Human Forensic Biology Academy Standards Board In SDO Development
ASB Standard 018-2x ASB Standard 018-2x Standard for Validation of Probabilistic Genotyping Systems, 2nd Ed. Human Forensic Biology Academy Standards Board In SDO Development
ASB Technical Report 235-2x ASB Technical Report 235-2x Terminology for Shooting Reconstruction. Crime Scene Investigation & Reconstruction Academy Standards Board In SDO Development
ASTM WK96121 ASTM WK96121 Practice for Establishing Governance for the Use of Artificial Intelligence Systems in Forensic Science Disciplines Interdisciplinary ASTM International In SDO Development
ANSI/ASTM E620-18 ANSI/ASTM E620-18, Standard Practice for Reporting Opinions of Scientific or Technical Experts Interdisciplinary ASTM International SDO Published Standard
ASTM E1459-2x (WK86596) ASTM E1459-2x (WK86596) Standard Practice for Physical Evidence Labeling and Related Documentation Crime Scene Investigation & Reconstruction, Interdisciplinary ASTM International In SDO Development
ASTM WK93504 ASTM WK93504 Standard Test Method for the Analysis of Seized Drugs using Gas-Chromatography/Mass Spectrometry Seized Drugs ASTM International In SDO Development
ASTM WK81724 ASTM WK81724 Ignitable Liquids Ignitable Liquids, Explosives & Gunshot Residue ASTM International In SDO Development
ASTM WK75150 ASTM WK75150 Training in the Forensic Examination of Fire Debris Ignitable Liquids, Explosives & Gunshot Residue ASTM International In SDO Development
ASB Standard 234-2x ASB Standard 234 Standard for Qualifications for Forensic Anthropology Practitioners Forensic Anthropology Academy Standards Board In SDO Development
ISO 21043-5:2025 ISO 21043-5:2025 Forensic sciences — Part 5: Reporting Interdisciplinary International Organization for Standardization SDO Published Standard
ISO 21043-4:2025 ISO 21043-4:2025 Forensic sciences — Part 4: Interpretation Interdisciplinary International Organization for Standardization SDO Published Standard
ISO 21043-3:2025 ISO 21043-3:2025 Forensic sciences — Part 3: Analysis Interdisciplinary International Organization for Standardization SDO Published Standard
ISO 21043-1:2025 ISO 21043-1:2025 Forensic sciences - Part 1: Vocabulary Interdisciplinary International Organization for Standardization SDO Published Standard
OSAC 2025-N-0022 OSAC 2025-N-0022 Standard for Terrestrial LiDAR Scanner Data Capture Crime Scene Investigation & Reconstruction The Organization of Scientific Area Committees for Forensic Science OSAC Proposed Draft Standard, Under Development
ASB Standard 180-2x ANSI/ASB Standard 180 Standard for the Selection and Evaluation of GenBank® Results for Taxonomic Assignment of Wildlife, 2nd Ed. Wildlife Forensic Biology Academy Standards Board In SDO Development
ASB Standard 106-2x ASB Standard 106-2x Standard for Protein Serology Methods for Taxonomic Identification in Wildlife Forensics, 2nd Ed. Wildlife Forensic Biology Academy Standards Board In SDO Development
ASB Standard 048-2x ASB Standard 048-2x Standard for Wildlife Forensic DNA Procedures, 2nd Ed. Wildlife Forensic Biology Academy Standards Board In SDO Development
ASB Standard 029-2x ASB Standard 029 Standard for Report Writing in Wildlife Forensics: Morphology and Genetics, 2nd Ed. Wildlife Forensic Biology Academy Standards Board In SDO Development
ASB Standard 028-2x ASB Standard 028 Standard for Wildlife Forensics Morphology, 2nd Ed. Wildlife Forensic Biology Academy Standards Board In SDO Development
ASB Standard 019-2x ASB Standard 019 Standard for the Practice of Wildlife Forensics, 2nd Ed. Wildlife Forensic Biology Academy Standards Board In SDO Development
ASB Standard 054-2x ANSI/ASB Standard 054 Standard for a Quality Control Program in Forensic Toxicology Laboratories, 2nd Ed. Forensic Toxicology Academy Standards Board In SDO Development
ASB Standard 233-2x ASB 233 Standard for Processing, Collection and Preservation of Friction Ridge Impressions Crime Scene Investigation & Reconstruction Academy Standards Board In SDO Development
ANSI/ASTM E3407-24 ANSI/ASTM E3407 Classification for Ignitable Liquids Encountered in Fire Debris Analysis Ignitable Liquids, Explosives & Gunshot Residue ASTM International In SDO Development
NFPA 1033-2x NFPA 1033 Standard for Professional Qualifications for Fire Investigator Fire & Explosion Investigation National Fire Protection Association In SDO Development
NFPA 1000-2x NFPA 1000 Standard for Fire Service Professional Qualifications Accreditation and Certification Systems Fire & Explosion Investigation National Fire Protection Association In SDO Development
ASB Best Practice Recommendation 231-2x ASB Best Practice Recommendation 231 Best Practice Recommendation for the Chemical Processing of Footwear and Tire Impression Evidence Footwear & Tire Academy Standards Board In SDO Development
ASB Standard 228-2x ASB Standard 228 Standard for Competency Testing in Forensic Firearm and Toolmark Laboratories Firearms & Toolmarks Academy Standards Board In SDO Development
ASB Standard 229-2x ASB Standard 229 Standard for the Examination and Comparison of Toolmarks for Source Attribution Firearms & Toolmarks Academy Standards Board In SDO Development
ASB Guide 236-2x ASB Guide 236 Guideline for Conducting Test Method Development, Validation, and Verification in Forensic Toxicology Forensic Toxicology Academy Standards Board In SDO Development
ASB Best Practice Recommendation 230-2x ASB Best Practice Recommendation 230 Best Practice Recommendation for the Resolution of Conflicts in Toolmark Value Determinations and Source Conclusions Firearms & Toolmarks Academy Standards Board In SDO Development
OSAC 2025-S-0021 OSAC 2025-S-0021 Standard for Validation of Multilocus Databases Wildlife Forensic Biology The Organization of Scientific Area Committees for Forensic Science Under Development
ASB Technical Report 224-2x ASB Technical Report 224 Technical Report for Task-Relevant Information in Friction Ridge Examination Friction Ridge Academy Standards Board In SDO Development
ASB Standard 227-2x ASB Standard 227 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 226-2x ASB Standard 226 Standard for Scene Diagramming Crime Scene Investigation & Reconstruction Academy Standards Board In SDO Development
ASB Standard 225-2x ASB Standard 225 Standard for Skeletal Preparation and Sampling in Forensic Anthropology Forensic Anthropology Academy Standards Board In SDO Development
OSAC 2025-S-0020 OSAC 2025-S-0020 Standard for the Review of Case Records in the Firearms and Toolmarks Discipline Firearms & Toolmarks The Organization of Scientific Area Committees for Forensic Science Under Development
ASTM E2549-2x (WK93983) ASTM E2549-2x (WK93983) Practice for Validation of Seized-Drug Analytical Methods Seized Drugs ASTM International In SDO Development
ASTM WK93971 ASTM WK93971 Test Method for Test Method for the Analysis of Fentanyl and Related Substances Using Gas-Chromatography-Infrared Spectroscopy (GC-IR) Seized Drugs ASTM International In SDO Development
ASTM WK92088-2x ASTM WK92088-2x Practice for Validation and Verification of Analytical Methods for Forensic Science Service Providers Performing Forensic Chemical Analyses Interdisciplinary ASTM International In SDO Development
ANSI/ASTM E1188-23 ANSI/ASTM E1188-23 Standard Practice for Collection and Preservation of Information and Physical Items by a Technical Investigator Interdisciplinary ASTM International SDO Published Standard
ANSI/ASTM E860-22 ANSI/ASTM E860-22 Standard Practice for Examining and Preparing Items That Are or May Become Involved in Criminal or Civil Litigation Interdisciplinary ASTM International SDO Published Standard
OSAC 2025-S-0019 OSAC 2025-S-0019 Standard Practice for the Characterization of Solid Oxidizer and Fuel Explosive(s) Ignitable Liquids, Explosives & Gunshot Residue The Organization of Scientific Area Committees for Forensic Science Under Development
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