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OSAC Registry Archive: The OSAC Registry Archive is a collection of standards that were on the OSAC Registry and have been replaced by revised standards.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 2021-N-0009	OSAC 2021-N-0009 Standard Practice for the Collection and Preservation of Organic Gushot Residue	Ignitable Liquids, Explosives & Gunshot Residue	The Organization of Scientific Area Committees for Forensic Science	OSAC Proposed Draft Standard, OSAC Registry Archived
Title OSAC 2021-N-0009 Standard Practice for the Collection and Preservation of Organic Gushot Residue Standard Number OSAC 2021-N-0009 Date added to the archive 09/02/2025 Document Owner The Organization of Scientific Area Committees for Forensic Science OSAC Committee(s) Ignitable Liquids, Explosives & Gunshot Residue Status OSAC Proposed Draft Standard OSAC Registry Archived Superceded by ANSI/ASTM E3307-24 Standard Practice for the Collection and Preservation of Organic Gunshot Residue (OGSR) Archival Reason First added to the OSAC Registry: December 7, 2021. Replaced on the Registry by ANSI/ASTM E3307-24 Standard Practice for the Collection and Preservation of Organic Gunshot Residue (OGSR) Public Comment Document Files OSAC 2021-N-0009 Comment Adjudication OSAC Proposed Standard on the Registry OSAC 2021-N-0009 Standard Practice for the Collection and Preservation of Organic GSR
	OSAC 2020-S-0004	OSAC 2020-S-0004 Standard for Interpreting, Comparing and Reporting DNA Test Results Associated with Failed Controls and Contamination Events	Human Forensic Biology	The Organization of Scientific Area Committees for Forensic Science	OSAC Proposed Draft Standard, OSAC Registry Archived
Title OSAC 2020-S-0004 Standard for Interpreting, Comparing and Reporting DNA Test Results Associated with Failed Controls and Contamination Events Standard Number OSAC 2020-S-0004 Date added to the archive 12/03/2024 Document Owner The Organization of Scientific Area Committees for Forensic Science OSAC Committee(s) Human Forensic Biology Status OSAC Proposed Draft Standard OSAC Registry Archived Superceded by ANSI/ASB Standard 175-24 Standard for Interpreting, Comparing and Reporting DNA Test Results Associated with Failed Controls and Contamination Events, 2024, 1st Ed. Archival Reason First added to the OSAC Registry: June 1, 2021. Replaced on the Registry by ANSI/ASB 175-24 Standard for Interpreting, Comparing and Reporting DNA Test Results Associated with Failed Controls and Contamination Events, 2024, 1st Ed. Public Comment Document Files OSAC 2020-S-0004 comment adjudication OSAC Proposed Standard on the Registry OSAC 2020-S-0004 Standard for Interpreting, Comparing and Reporting DNA Test Results Associated with Failed Controls and Contamination Events Version 2.1 STRP Members & Reports
	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
Title ANSI/ASTM E2926-17 Standard Test Method for Forensic Comparison of Glass Using Micro X-ray Fluorescence Spectrometry Standard Number ANSI/ASTM E2926-17 Date added to the archive 09/02/2025 Document Owner ASTM International OSAC Committee(s) Trace Materials Status OSAC Registry Archived SDO Published Standard Superceded by ANSI/ASTM E2926-25e1 Standard Test Method for Forensic Comparison of Glass Using Micro X-ray Fluorescence Spectrometry SDO Comment Instructions ASTM has given the public free access to the E30 published standards, including those on the OSAC Registry. An account is required to access the standards. Viewers who do not have a free ASTM account can create an ASTM account or log in to an existing account here: https://www.nist.gov/osac/astm-launch-code Archival Reason First added to the OSAC Registry: July 13, 2017. Replaced on the Registry by ASTM E2926-25e1 Standard Test Method for Forensic Comparison of Glass Using Micro X-ray Fluorescence Spectrometry SDO Published Standard Url https://compass.astm.org/document/?contentCode=ASTM%7CE2926-17%7Cen-US&page=1 Factsheet Checklist
	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
Title 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 Standard Number ANSI/ASTM E2330-19 Date added to the archive 07/01/2025 Document Owner ASTM International OSAC Committee(s) Trace Materials Status OSAC Registry Archived SDO Published Standard SDO Comment Instructions ASTM has given the public free access to the E30 published standards, including those on the OSAC Registry. An account is required to access the standards. Viewers who do not have a free ASTM account can create an ASTM account or log in to an existing account here: https://www.nist.gov/osac/astm-launch-code Archival Reason First added to the OSAC Registry: July 7, 2020. There is no replacement for ANSI/ASTM E2330-19. Public Comment Document Files ASTM 2330 Comment Adjudication SDO Published Standard Url https://compass.astm.org/document/?contentCode=ASTM%7CE2330-19%7Cen-US&page=1 Factsheet Checklist
	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
Title ASB Standard 110-2x Standards for Training in Forensic Serological Methods, 2nd Ed. Standard Number ASB Standard 110-2x Document Owner Academy Standards Board OSAC Committee(s) Human Forensic Biology Status 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
Title ASB Standard 077-2x Standard for the Development and Internal Validation of Forensic Serological Methods, 2nd Ed. Standard Number ASB Standard 077-2x Document Owner Academy Standards Board OSAC Committee(s) Human Forensic Biology Status 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
Title ASB Standard 038-2x Standard for Internal Validation of Forensic DNA Analysis Methods, 2nd Ed. Standard Number ASB Standard 038-2x Document Owner Academy Standards Board OSAC Committee(s) Human Forensic Biology Status 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
Title ASB Standard 116-2x Standard for Training in Forensic DNA Quantification Methods, 2nd Ed. Standard Number ASB Standard 116-2x Document Owner Academy Standards Board OSAC Committee(s) Human Forensic Biology Status 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
Title ASB Standard 115-2x Standard for Training in Forensic DNA Short Tandem Repeat Typing Methods using Amplification, Separation, and Allele Detection, 2nd Ed. Standard Number ASB Standard 115-2x Document Owner Academy Standards Board OSAC Committee(s) Human Forensic Biology Status 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
Title ASB Standard 023-2x Standard for Training in Forensic DNA Isolation and Purification Methods, 2nd Ed. Standard Number ASB Standard 023-2x Document Owner Academy Standards Board OSAC Committee(s) Human Forensic Biology Status 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
Title ASB Standard 018-2x Standard for Validation of Probabilistic Genotyping Systems, 2nd Ed. Standard Number ASB Standard 018-2x Document Owner Academy Standards Board OSAC Committee(s) Human Forensic Biology Status 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
Title ASB Technical Report 235-2x Terminology for Shooting Reconstruction. Standard Number ASB Technical Report 235-2x Document Owner Academy Standards Board OSAC Committee(s) Crime Scene Investigation & Reconstruction Status 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
Title ASTM WK96121 Practice for Establishing Governance for the Use of Artificial Intelligence Systems in Forensic Science Disciplines Standard Number ASTM WK96121 Document Owner ASTM International OSAC Committee(s) Interdisciplinary Status 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
Title ANSI/ASTM E620-18, Standard Practice for Reporting Opinions of Scientific or Technical Experts Standard Number ANSI/ASTM E620-18 Document Owner ASTM International OSAC Committee(s) Interdisciplinary Status SDO Published Standard SDO Comment Instructions ASTM has given the public free access to the E30 published standards, including those on the OSAC Registry. An account is required to access the standards. Viewers who do not have a free ASTM account can create an ASTM account or log in to an existing account here: http://www.nist.gov/customcf/astmlaunchcode.htm SDO Comment Url https://compass.astm.org/document/?contentCode=ASTM%7CE0620-18%7Cen-US
	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
Title ASTM E1459-2x (WK86596) Standard Practice for Physical Evidence Labeling and Related Documentation Standard Number ASTM E1459-2x (WK86596) Document Owner ASTM International OSAC Committee(s) Crime Scene Investigation & Reconstruction Interdisciplinary Status 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
Title ASTM WK93504 Standard Test Method for the Analysis of Seized Drugs using Gas-Chromatography/Mass Spectrometry Standard Number ASTM WK93504 Document Owner ASTM International OSAC Committee(s) Seized Drugs Status In SDO Development
	ASTM WK81724	ASTM WK81724 Ignitable Liquids	Ignitable Liquids, Explosives & Gunshot Residue	ASTM International	In SDO Development
Title ASTM WK81724 Ignitable Liquids Standard Number ASTM WK81724 Document Owner ASTM International OSAC Committee(s) Ignitable Liquids, Explosives & Gunshot Residue Status 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
Title ASTM WK75150 Training in the Forensic Examination of Fire Debris Standard Number ASTM WK75150 Document Owner ASTM International OSAC Committee(s) Ignitable Liquids, Explosives & Gunshot Residue Status In SDO Development
	ISO 21043-5:2025	ISO 21043-5:2025 Forensic sciences — Part 5: Reporting	Interdisciplinary	International Organization for Standardization	SDO Published Standard
Title ISO 21043-5:2025 Forensic sciences — Part 5: Reporting Standard Number ISO 21043-5:2025 Document Owner International Organization for Standardization OSAC Committee(s) Interdisciplinary Status SDO Published Standard SDO Published Standard Url https://www.iso.org/obp/ui/en/#iso:std:iso:21043:-5:ed-1:v1:en
	ISO 21043-4:2025	ISO 21043-4:2025 Forensic sciences — Part 4: Interpretation	Interdisciplinary	International Organization for Standardization	SDO Published Standard
Title ISO 21043-4:2025 Forensic sciences — Part 4: Interpretation Standard Number ISO 21043-4:2025 Document Owner International Organization for Standardization OSAC Committee(s) Interdisciplinary Status SDO Published Standard SDO Published Standard Url https://www.iso.org/obp/ui/en/#iso:std:iso:21043:-4:ed-1:v1:en
	ISO 21043-3:2025	ISO 21043-3:2025 Forensic sciences — Part 3: Analysis	Interdisciplinary	International Organization for Standardization	SDO Published Standard
Title ISO 21043-3:2025 Forensic sciences — Part 3: Analysis Standard Number ISO 21043-3:2025 Document Owner International Organization for Standardization OSAC Committee(s) Interdisciplinary Status SDO Published Standard SDO Published Standard Url https://www.iso.org/obp/ui/en/#iso:std:iso:21043:-3:ed-1:v1:en
	ISO 21043-1:2025	ISO 21043-1:2025 Forensic sciences - Part 1: Vocabulary	Interdisciplinary	International Organization for Standardization	SDO Published Standard
Title ISO 21043-1:2025 Forensic sciences - Part 1: Vocabulary Standard Number ISO 21043-1:2025 Document Owner International Organization for Standardization OSAC Committee(s) Interdisciplinary Status SDO Published Standard SDO Published Standard Url https://www.iso.org/obp/ui/en/#iso:std:iso:21043:-1:ed-2:v1:en
	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
Title OSAC 2025-N-0022 Standard for Terrestrial LiDAR Scanner Data Capture Standard Number OSAC 2025-N-0022 Document Owner The Organization of Scientific Area Committees for Forensic Science OSAC Committee(s) Crime Scene Investigation & Reconstruction Status OSAC Proposed Draft Standard Under 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
Title ASB Standard 106-2x Standard for Protein Serology Methods for Taxonomic Identification in Wildlife Forensics, 2nd Ed. Standard Number ASB Standard 106-2x Document Owner Academy Standards Board OSAC Committee(s) Wildlife Forensic Biology Status 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
Title ANSI/ASTM E3407 Classification for Ignitable Liquids Encountered in Fire Debris Analysis Standard Number ANSI/ASTM E3407-24 Document Owner ASTM International OSAC Committee(s) Ignitable Liquids, Explosives & Gunshot Residue Status In SDO Development SDO Comment Instructions ASTM has given the public free access to the E30 published standards, including those on the OSAC Registry. An account is required to access the standards. Viewers who do not have a free ASTM account can create an ASTM account or log in to an existing account here: https://www.nist.gov/osac/astm-launch-code
	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
Title OSAC 2025-S-0021 Standard for Validation of Multilocus Databases Standard Number OSAC 2025-S-0021 Document Owner The Organization of Scientific Area Committees for Forensic Science OSAC Committee(s) Wildlife Forensic Biology Status Under Development STRP Members & Reports
	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
Title OSAC 2025-S-0020 Standard for the Review of Case Records in the Firearms and Toolmarks Discipline Standard Number OSAC 2025-S-0020 Document Owner The Organization of Scientific Area Committees for Forensic Science OSAC Committee(s) Firearms & Toolmarks Status Under Development STRP Members & Reports
	ASTM E2549-2x (WK93983)	ASTM E2549-2x (WK93983) Practice for Validation of Seized-Drug Analytical Methods	Seized Drugs	ASTM International	In SDO Development
Title ASTM E2549-2x (WK93983) Practice for Validation of Seized-Drug Analytical Methods Standard Number ASTM E2549-2x (WK93983) Document Owner ASTM International OSAC Committee(s) Seized Drugs Status 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
Title ASTM WK93971 Test Method for Test Method for the Analysis of Fentanyl and Related Substances Using Gas-Chromatography-Infrared Spectroscopy (GC-IR) Standard Number ASTM WK93971 Document Owner ASTM International OSAC Committee(s) Seized Drugs Status 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
Title ASTM WK92088-2x Practice for Validation and Verification of Analytical Methods for Forensic Science Service Providers Performing Forensic Chemical Analyses Standard Number ASTM WK92088-2x Document Owner ASTM International OSAC Committee(s) Interdisciplinary Status 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
Title ANSI/ASTM E1188-23 Standard Practice for Collection and Preservation of Information and Physical Items by a Technical Investigator Standard Number ANSI/ASTM E1188-23 Document Owner ASTM International OSAC Committee(s) Interdisciplinary Status SDO Published Standard SDO Comment Instructions ASTM has given the public free access to the E30 published standards, including those on the OSAC Registry. An account is required to access the standards. Viewers who do not have a free ASTM account can create an ASTM account or log in to an existing account here: https://www.nist.gov/osac/astm-launch-code SDO Published Standard Url https://compass.astm.org/document/?contentCode=ASTM%7CE1188-23%7Cen-US
	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
Title ANSI/ASTM E860-22 Standard Practice for Examining and Preparing Items That Are or May Become Involved in Criminal or Civil Litigation Standard Number ANSI/ASTM E860-22 Document Owner ASTM International OSAC Committee(s) Interdisciplinary Status SDO Published Standard SDO Comment Instructions ASTM has given the public free access to the E30 published standards, including those on the OSAC Registry. An account is required to access the standards. Viewers who do not have a free ASTM account can create an ASTM account or log in to an existing account here: https://www.nist.gov/osac/astm-launch-code SDO Published Standard Url https://compass.astm.org/document/?contentCode=ASTM%7CE0860-22%7Cen-US
	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
Title OSAC 2025-S-0019 Standard Practice for the Characterization of Solid Oxidizer and Fuel Explosive(s) Standard Number OSAC 2025-S-0019 Document Owner The Organization of Scientific Area Committees for Forensic Science OSAC Committee(s) Ignitable Liquids, Explosives & Gunshot Residue Status Under Development STRP Members & Reports
	ASTM WK93533	ASTM WK93533 New Practice for Intralaboratory Blind Quality Control Programs Specific to Seized-Drugs Analysis	Seized Drugs	ASTM International	In SDO Development
Title ASTM WK93533 New Practice for Intralaboratory Blind Quality Control Programs Specific to Seized-Drugs Analysis Standard Number ASTM WK93533 Document Owner ASTM International OSAC Committee(s) Seized Drugs Status In SDO Development
	OSAC ND-73	Standard Scale of Source Conclusions and Criteria for Toolmark Examinations	Firearms & Toolmarks	The Organization of Scientific Area Committees for Forensic Science	In SDO Development
Title Standard Scale of Source Conclusions and Criteria for Toolmark Examinations Standard Number OSAC ND-73 Document Owner The Organization of Scientific Area Committees for Forensic Science OSAC Committee(s) Firearms & Toolmarks Status In SDO Development OSAC Draft Document ND-73 Standard Scale of Source Conclusions and Criteria for Toolmark Examinations
	OSAC 2025-S-0015	OSAC 2025-S-0015 Standard Practices for Quality Management Systems for Forensic Toxicology Laboratories and Breath Alcohol Programs	Forensic Toxicology	The Organization of Scientific Area Committees for Forensic Science	OSAC Proposed Draft Standard, Under Development
Title OSAC 2025-S-0015 Standard Practices for Quality Management Systems for Forensic Toxicology Laboratories and Breath Alcohol Programs Standard Number OSAC 2025-S-0015 Document Owner The Organization of Scientific Area Committees for Forensic Science OSAC Committee(s) Forensic Toxicology Status OSAC Proposed Draft Standard Under Development STRP Members & Reports
	OSAC 2025-N-0008	OSAC 2025-N-0008 Standard for the External Evaluation of Human Remains by Medicolegal Death Investigators at Scenes	Medicolegal Death Investigation	The Organization of Scientific Area Committees for Forensic Science	OSAC Proposed Draft Standard, Under Development
Title OSAC 2025-N-0008 Standard for the External Evaluation of Human Remains by Medicolegal Death Investigators at Scenes Standard Number OSAC 2025-N-0008 Document Owner The Organization of Scientific Area Committees for Forensic Science OSAC Committee(s) Medicolegal Death Investigation Status OSAC Proposed Draft Standard Under Development
	OSAC ND-76	Best Practice Recommendation for Articulating a Source Identification in Friction Ridge Examination	Friction Ridge	The Organization of Scientific Area Committees for Forensic Science	In SDO Development
Title Best Practice Recommendation for Articulating a Source Identification in Friction Ridge Examination Standard Number OSAC ND-76 Document Owner The Organization of Scientific Area Committees for Forensic Science OSAC Committee(s) Friction Ridge Status In SDO Development OSAC Draft Document OSAC ND-76 Best Practice Recommendation for Articulating a Source Identification in Friction Ridge Examination
	ASTM WK73117	ASTM WK73117 Forensic Explosives Analysis Training Program	Ignitable Liquids, Explosives & Gunshot Residue	ASTM International	In SDO Development
Title ASTM WK73117 Forensic Explosives Analysis Training Program Standard Number ASTM WK73117 Document Owner ASTM International OSAC Committee(s) Ignitable Liquids, Explosives & Gunshot Residue Status In SDO Development
	ASTM WK72856	ASTM WK72856 Practice for the Collection, Preservation, and Analysis of Organic Gunshot Residue	Ignitable Liquids, Explosives & Gunshot Residue	ASTM International	In SDO Development
Title ASTM WK72856 Practice for the Collection, Preservation, and Analysis of Organic Gunshot Residue Standard Number ASTM WK72856 Document Owner ASTM International OSAC Committee(s) Ignitable Liquids, Explosives & Gunshot Residue Status In SDO Development
	ASTM WK72638	ASTM WK72638 Intralaboratory Blind Quality Control Programs for Seized-Drug Analysis	Seized Drugs	ASTM International	In SDO Development
Title ASTM WK72638 Intralaboratory Blind Quality Control Programs for Seized-Drug Analysis Standard Number ASTM WK72638 Document Owner ASTM International OSAC Committee(s) Seized Drugs Status In SDO Development
	ASTM E1967-2x (WK88537)	ASTM E1967-2x Test Method for the Automated Determination of Refractive Index of Glass Samples Using the Oil Immersion Method and a Phase Contrast Microscope	Trace Materials	ASTM International	In SDO Development
Title ASTM E1967-2x Test Method for the Automated Determination of Refractive Index of Glass Samples Using the Oil Immersion Method and a Phase Contrast Microscope Standard Number ASTM E1967-2x (WK88537) Document Owner ASTM International OSAC Committee(s) Trace Materials Status In SDO Development
	ASTM E1413-2x	ASTM E1413-2x Practice for Separation of Ignitable Liquid Residues from Fire Debris Samples by Dynamic Headspace Concentration onto an Adsorbent Tube	Ignitable Liquids, Explosives & Gunshot Residue	ASTM International	In SDO Development
Title ASTM E1413-2x Practice for Separation of Ignitable Liquid Residues from Fire Debris Samples by Dynamic Headspace Concentration onto an Adsorbent Tube Standard Number ASTM E1413-2x Document Owner ASTM International OSAC Committee(s) Ignitable Liquids, Explosives & Gunshot Residue Status In SDO Development
	ASTM WK92338	ASTM WK92338 Practice for Training a Forensic Glass Practitioner	Trace Materials	ASTM International	In SDO Development
Title ASTM WK92338 Practice for Training a Forensic Glass Practitioner Standard Number ASTM WK92338 Document Owner ASTM International OSAC Committee(s) Trace Materials Status In SDO Development
	ASTM WK78749	ASTM WK78749 Guide for Microspectrophotometry in Forensic Fiber Analysis	Trace Materials	ASTM International	In SDO Development
Title ASTM WK78749 Guide for Microspectrophotometry in Forensic Fiber Analysis Standard Number ASTM WK78749 Document Owner ASTM International OSAC Committee(s) Trace Materials Status In SDO Development
	OSAC 2025-N-0018	OSAC 2025-N-0018 Standard for Education of Healthcare Providers who Perform Medical-Forensic Examinations for Adults and Adolescent Patients of Non-Fatal Strangulation, Suffocation, and other forms of Asphyxia	Forensic Nursing	The Organization of Scientific Area Committees for Forensic Science	OSAC Proposed Draft Standard, Under Development
Title OSAC 2025-N-0018 Standard for Education of Healthcare Providers who Perform Medical-Forensic Examinations for Adults and Adolescent Patients of Non-Fatal Strangulation, Suffocation, and other forms of Asphyxia Standard Number OSAC 2025-N-0018 Document Owner The Organization of Scientific Area Committees for Forensic Science OSAC Committee(s) Forensic Nursing Status OSAC Proposed Draft Standard Under Development
	OSAC 2025-S-0016	OSAC 2025-S-0016 Standard for the Identification and Quantitation of Volatile Compounds in Biological Fluids	Forensic Toxicology	The Organization of Scientific Area Committees for Forensic Science	OSAC Proposed Draft Standard, Under Development
Title OSAC 2025-S-0016 Standard for the Identification and Quantitation of Volatile Compounds in Biological Fluids Standard Number OSAC 2025-S-0016 Document Owner The Organization of Scientific Area Committees for Forensic Science OSAC Committee(s) Forensic Toxicology Status OSAC Proposed Draft Standard Under Development STRP Members & Reports
	OSAC 2025-S-0006	OSAC 2025-S-0006 Footwear and Tire Intelligence	Footwear & Tire	The Organization of Scientific Area Committees for Forensic Science	Under Development, OSAC Proposed Draft Standard
Title OSAC 2025-S-0006 Footwear and Tire Intelligence Standard Number OSAC 2025-S-0006 Document Owner The Organization of Scientific Area Committees for Forensic Science OSAC Committee(s) Footwear & Tire Status Under Development OSAC Proposed Draft Standard
	OSAC 2025-S-0005	OSAC 2025-S-0005 Standard Test Method for Distance Determination (Gunshot Residue Distance and Shot Pellet Pattern Distance)	Firearms & Toolmarks	The Organization of Scientific Area Committees for Forensic Science	Under Development, OSAC Proposed Draft Standard
Title OSAC 2025-S-0005 Standard Test Method for Distance Determination (Gunshot Residue Distance and Shot Pellet Pattern Distance) Standard Number OSAC 2025-S-0005 Document Owner The Organization of Scientific Area Committees for Forensic Science OSAC Committee(s) Firearms & Toolmarks Status Under Development OSAC Proposed Draft Standard
	OSAC 2025-N-0007	OSAC 2025-N-0007 Standard for the Medical Forensic Examination: Sexual Violence of Adolescents and Adults	Forensic Nursing	The Organization of Scientific Area Committees for Forensic Science	Under Development, OSAC Proposed Draft Standard
Title OSAC 2025-N-0007 Standard for the Medical Forensic Examination: Sexual Violence of Adolescents and Adults Standard Number OSAC 2025-N-0007 Document Owner The Organization of Scientific Area Committees for Forensic Science OSAC Committee(s) Forensic Nursing Status Under Development OSAC Proposed Draft Standard

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Title

OSAC Subcommittee(s)

Document Owner

Status

Date added to the Registry

OSAC 2021-N-0009

OSAC 2021-N-0009 Standard Practice for the Collection and Preservation of Organic Gushot Residue

Ignitable Liquids, Explosives & Gunshot Residue

The Organization of Scientific Area Committees for Forensic Science

OSAC Proposed Draft Standard, OSAC Registry Archived

OSAC 2020-S-0004

OSAC 2020-S-0004 Standard for Interpreting, Comparing and Reporting DNA Test Results Associated with Failed Controls and Contamination Events

Human Forensic Biology

The Organization of Scientific Area Committees for Forensic Science

OSAC Proposed Draft Standard, OSAC Registry Archived

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

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 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

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

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

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

ASTM WK93533

ASTM WK93533 New Practice for Intralaboratory Blind Quality Control Programs Specific to Seized-Drugs Analysis

Seized Drugs

ASTM International

In SDO Development

OSAC ND-73

Standard Scale of Source Conclusions and Criteria for Toolmark Examinations

Firearms & Toolmarks

The Organization of Scientific Area Committees for Forensic Science

In SDO Development

OSAC 2025-S-0015

OSAC 2025-S-0015 Standard Practices for Quality Management Systems for Forensic Toxicology Laboratories and Breath Alcohol Programs

Forensic Toxicology

The Organization of Scientific Area Committees for Forensic Science

OSAC Proposed Draft Standard, Under Development

OSAC 2025-N-0008

OSAC 2025-N-0008 Standard for the External Evaluation of Human Remains by Medicolegal Death Investigators at Scenes

Medicolegal Death Investigation

The Organization of Scientific Area Committees for Forensic Science

OSAC Proposed Draft Standard, Under Development

OSAC ND-76

Best Practice Recommendation for Articulating a Source Identification in Friction Ridge Examination

Friction Ridge

The Organization of Scientific Area Committees for Forensic Science

In SDO Development

ASTM WK73117

ASTM WK73117 Forensic Explosives Analysis Training Program

Ignitable Liquids, Explosives & Gunshot Residue

ASTM International

In SDO Development

ASTM WK72856

ASTM WK72856 Practice for the Collection, Preservation, and Analysis of Organic Gunshot Residue

Ignitable Liquids, Explosives & Gunshot Residue

ASTM International

In SDO Development

ASTM WK72638

ASTM WK72638 Intralaboratory Blind Quality Control Programs for Seized-Drug Analysis

Seized Drugs

ASTM International

In SDO Development

ASTM E1967-2x (WK88537)

ASTM E1967-2x Test Method for the Automated Determination of Refractive Index of Glass Samples Using the Oil Immersion Method and a Phase Contrast Microscope

Trace Materials

ASTM International

In SDO Development

ASTM E1413-2x

ASTM E1413-2x Practice for Separation of Ignitable Liquid Residues from Fire Debris Samples by Dynamic Headspace Concentration onto an Adsorbent Tube

Ignitable Liquids, Explosives & Gunshot Residue

ASTM International

In SDO Development

ASTM WK92338

ASTM WK92338 Practice for Training a Forensic Glass Practitioner

Trace Materials

ASTM International

In SDO Development

ASTM WK78749

ASTM WK78749 Guide for Microspectrophotometry in Forensic Fiber Analysis

Trace Materials

ASTM International

In SDO Development

OSAC 2025-N-0018

OSAC 2025-N-0018 Standard for Education of Healthcare Providers who Perform Medical-Forensic Examinations for Adults and Adolescent Patients of Non-Fatal Strangulation, Suffocation, and other forms of Asphyxia

Forensic Nursing

The Organization of Scientific Area Committees for Forensic Science

OSAC Proposed Draft Standard, Under Development

OSAC 2025-S-0016

OSAC 2025-S-0016 Standard for the Identification and Quantitation of Volatile Compounds in Biological Fluids

Forensic Toxicology

The Organization of Scientific Area Committees for Forensic Science

OSAC Proposed Draft Standard, Under Development

OSAC 2025-S-0006

OSAC 2025-S-0006 Footwear and Tire Intelligence

Footwear & Tire

The Organization of Scientific Area Committees for Forensic Science

Under Development, OSAC Proposed Draft Standard

OSAC 2025-S-0005

OSAC 2025-S-0005 Standard Test Method for Distance Determination (Gunshot Residue Distance and Shot Pellet Pattern Distance)

Firearms & Toolmarks

The Organization of Scientific Area Committees for Forensic Science

Under Development, OSAC Proposed Draft Standard

OSAC 2025-N-0007

OSAC 2025-N-0007 Standard for the Medical Forensic Examination: Sexual Violence of Adolescents and Adults

Forensic Nursing

The Organization of Scientific Area Committees for Forensic Science

Under Development, OSAC Proposed Draft Standard