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:
| More info | Designation Number | Title | OSAC Subcommittee(s) | Document Owner | Status | Date added to the Registry Sort ascending |
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| 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 | ||
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Standard Number
OSAC 2025-S-0006
Document Owner
The Organization of Scientific Area Committees for Forensic Science
OSAC Committee(s)
Status
Under Development
OSAC Proposed Draft Standard
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| 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 | ||
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Standard Number
OSAC 2025-S-0005
Document Owner
The Organization of Scientific Area Committees for Forensic Science
OSAC Committee(s)
Status
Under Development
OSAC Proposed Draft Standard
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| 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 | ||
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Standard Number
OSAC 2025-N-0007
Document Owner
The Organization of Scientific Area Committees for Forensic Science
OSAC Committee(s)
Status
Under Development
OSAC Proposed Draft Standard
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| OSAC 2025-N-0004 | OSAC 2025-N-0004 Standard Criteria for Crime Scene Reconstruction | Crime Scene Investigation & Reconstruction | The Organization of Scientific Area Committees for Forensic Science | Under Development, OSAC Proposed Draft Standard | ||
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Standard Number
OSAC 2025-N-0004
Document Owner
The Organization of Scientific Area Committees for Forensic Science
OSAC Committee(s)
Status
Under Development
OSAC Proposed Draft Standard
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| OSAC 2024-S-0022 | OSAC 2024-S-0022 Method for Determining Directionality | Bloodstain Pattern Analysis | The Organization of Scientific Area Committees for Forensic Science | Under Development, OSAC Proposed Draft Standard | ||
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Standard Number
OSAC 2024-S-0022
Document Owner
The Organization of Scientific Area Committees for Forensic Science
OSAC Committee(s)
Status
Under Development
OSAC Proposed Draft Standard
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| OSAC 2024-S-0021 | OSAC 2024-S-0021 Method for Estimating the Angle of Impact of Spatter Stains | Bloodstain Pattern Analysis | The Organization of Scientific Area Committees for Forensic Science | Under Development, OSAC Proposed Draft Standard | ||
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Standard Number
OSAC 2024-S-0021
Document Owner
The Organization of Scientific Area Committees for Forensic Science
OSAC Committee(s)
Status
Under Development
OSAC Proposed Draft Standard
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| OSAC 2024-S-0020 | OSAC 2024-S-0020 Method for Measuring a Spatter Stain | Bloodstain Pattern Analysis | The Organization of Scientific Area Committees for Forensic Science | Under Development, OSAC Proposed Draft Standard | ||
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Standard Number
OSAC 2024-S-0020
Document Owner
The Organization of Scientific Area Committees for Forensic Science
OSAC Committee(s)
Status
Under Development
OSAC Proposed Draft Standard
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| OSAC 2024-S-0015 | OSAC 2024-S-0015 Standard Guide for Evaluating Physical and Optical Characteristics in Forensic Tape Examination and Comparison | Trace Materials | The Organization of Scientific Area Committees for Forensic Science | Under Development, OSAC Proposed Draft Standard | ||
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Standard Number
OSAC 2024-S-0015
Document Owner
The Organization of Scientific Area Committees for Forensic Science
OSAC Committee(s)
Status
Under Development
OSAC Proposed Draft Standard
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| OSAC 2024-S-0014 | OSAC 2024-S-0014 Best Practice Recommendation for Muzzle-to Witness-Panel Distance Measurement and Estimation of Uncertainty | Firearms & Toolmarks | The Organization of Scientific Area Committees for Forensic Science | Under Development, OSAC Proposed Draft Standard | ||
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Standard Number
OSAC 2024-S-0014
Document Owner
The Organization of Scientific Area Committees for Forensic Science
OSAC Committee(s)
Status
Under Development
OSAC Proposed Draft Standard
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| OSAC 2024-N-0011 | OSAC 2024-N-0011 Standard Guide for Forensic Digital Image Management | Video/Imaging Technology & Analysis | The Organization of Scientific Area Committees for Forensic Science | Under Development, OSAC Proposed Draft Standard | ||
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Standard Number
OSAC 2024-N-0011
Document Owner
The Organization of Scientific Area Committees for Forensic Science
OSAC Committee(s)
Status
Under Development
OSAC Proposed Draft Standard
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| OSAC 2023-N-0015 | OSAC 2023-N-0015 Standard for the Education of Forensic Nurses who Conduct Sexual Assault Medical Forensic Examinations for Adult and Adolescent Patients | Forensic Nursing | The Organization of Scientific Area Committees for Forensic Science | Under Development, OSAC Proposed Draft Standard | ||
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Standard Number
OSAC 2023-N-0015
Document Owner
The Organization of Scientific Area Committees for Forensic Science
OSAC Committee(s)
Status
Under Development
OSAC Proposed Draft Standard
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| OSAC 2023-N-0013 | OSAC 2023-N-0013 Standard for Evidence Collection and Management for Sexual Assault Medical Forensic Examinations | Forensic Nursing | The Organization of Scientific Area Committees for Forensic Science | Under Development, OSAC Proposed Draft Standard | ||
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Standard Number
OSAC 2023-N-0013
Document Owner
The Organization of Scientific Area Committees for Forensic Science
OSAC Committee(s)
Status
Under Development
OSAC Proposed Draft Standard
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| OSAC 2022-S-0041 | OSAC 2022-S-0041 Best Practice Recommendations for Internal Validation of DNA Extraction Methods | Human Forensic Biology | The Organization of Scientific Area Committees for Forensic Science | Under Development, OSAC Proposed Draft Standard | ||
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Title
Standard Number
OSAC 2022-S-0041
Document Owner
The Organization of Scientific Area Committees for Forensic Science
OSAC Committee(s)
Status
Under Development
OSAC Proposed Draft Standard
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| OSAC 2022-S-0040 | OSAC 2022-S-0040 Standard for Internal Validation of DNA Extraction Methods | Human Forensic Biology | The Organization of Scientific Area Committees for Forensic Science | Under Development, OSAC Proposed Draft Standard | ||
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Standard Number
OSAC 2022-S-0040
Document Owner
The Organization of Scientific Area Committees for Forensic Science
OSAC Committee(s)
Status
Under Development
OSAC Proposed Draft Standard
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| OSAC 2022-S-0024 | OSAC 2022-S-0024 Best Practice Recommendations for Communicating the Value of DNA Comparisons | Human Forensic Biology | The Organization of Scientific Area Committees for Forensic Science | OSAC Proposed Draft Standard, Under Development | ||
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Standard Number
OSAC 2022-S-0024
Document Owner
The Organization of Scientific Area Committees for Forensic Science
OSAC Committee(s)
Status
OSAC Proposed Draft Standard
Under Development
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| OSAC 2022-S-0014 | OSAC 2022-S-0014 Building an Analytical Scheme for the Assessment of Tetrahydrocannabinol (THC) in Suspected Marijuana Plant Material Samples | Seized Drugs | The Organization of Scientific Area Committees for Forensic Science | Under Development, OSAC Proposed Draft Standard | ||
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Standard Number
OSAC 2022-S-0014
Document Owner
The Organization of Scientific Area Committees for Forensic Science
OSAC Committee(s)
Status
Under Development
OSAC Proposed Draft Standard
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| OSAC 2021-S-0014 | OSAC 2021-S-0014 Standard for Reference Collections in Wildlife Forensic Biology: Genetics and Vertebrate Morphology | Wildlife Forensic Biology | The Organization of Scientific Area Committees for Forensic Science | Under Development, OSAC Proposed Draft Standard | ||
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Standard Number
OSAC 2021-S-0014
Document Owner
The Organization of Scientific Area Committees for Forensic Science
OSAC Committee(s)
Status
Under Development
OSAC Proposed Draft Standard
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| NFPA 1010-2x | NFPA 1010-2x Standard on Professional Qualifications for Firefighters | Fire & Explosion Investigation | National Fire Protection Association | In SDO Development | ||
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Standard Number
NFPA 1010-2x
Document Owner
National Fire Protection Association
OSAC Committee(s)
Status
In SDO Development
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| ASTM WK90918 | ASTM WK90918 Guide for Facial Image Comparison Documentation | Digital Evidence | ASTM International | In SDO Development | ||
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Standard Number
ASTM WK90918
Document Owner
ASTM International
OSAC Committee(s)
Status
In SDO Development
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| ASTM WK90190 | ASTM WK90190 Guide for Forensic Photogrammetry | Video/Imaging Technology & Analysis | ASTM International | In SDO Development | ||
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Standard Number
ASTM WK90190
Document Owner
ASTM International
OSAC Committee(s)
Status
In SDO Development
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| ASTM WK90158 | ASTM WK90158 Practice for Training in the Areas of Video Analysis Image Analysis and Photography | Video/Imaging Technology & Analysis | ASTM International | In SDO Development | ||
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Title
Standard Number
ASTM WK90158
Document Owner
ASTM International
OSAC Committee(s)
Status
In SDO Development
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| ASTM WK89493 | ASTM WK89493 Guide for Detection and Preservation of Forensic Trace Evidence | Trace Materials | ASTM International | In SDO Development | ||
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Standard Number
ASTM WK89493
Document Owner
ASTM International
OSAC Committee(s)
Status
In SDO Development
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| ASTM WK88832 | ASTM WK88832 Practice for The Collection of Primer Gunshot Residue (pGSR) Particles from Clothing, Vehicles, and Other Inanimate Objects using Scanning Electron Microscopy (SEM) Stubs | Ignitable Liquids, Explosives & Gunshot Residue | ASTM International | In SDO Development | ||
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Standard Number
ASTM WK88832
Document Owner
ASTM International
OSAC Committee(s)
Status
In SDO Development
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| ASTM WK88490 | ASTM WK88490 Practice for Physical Fit Analysis Training Program | Trace Materials | ASTM International | In SDO Development | ||
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Standard Number
ASTM WK88490
Document Owner
ASTM International
OSAC Committee(s)
Status
In SDO Development
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| ASTM WK85368 | ASTM WK85368 Practice for the Identification of Compounds Related to Organic Gunshot Residue (OGSR) by Gas Chromatography-Mass Spectrometry (GC-MS) | Ignitable Liquids, Explosives & Gunshot Residue | ASTM International | In SDO Development | ||
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Standard Number
ASTM WK85368
Document Owner
ASTM International
OSAC Committee(s)
Status
In SDO Development
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| ASTM WK85367 | ASTM WK85367 Practice for the Identification of Compounds Related to Organic Gunshot Residue (OGSR) by Liquid Chromatography-Mass Spectrometry (LC-MS) | Ignitable Liquids, Explosives & Gunshot Residue | ASTM International | In SDO Development | ||
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Standard Number
ASTM WK85367
Document Owner
ASTM International
OSAC Committee(s)
Status
In SDO Development
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| ASTM WK85075 | ASTM WK85075 Uncertainty Estimation of Quantitative Measurements in the Analysis of Seized-Drugs | Seized Drugs | ASTM International | In SDO Development | ||
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Title
Standard Number
ASTM WK85075
Document Owner
ASTM International
OSAC Committee(s)
Status
In SDO Development
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| ASTM WK84882 | ASTM WK84882 Practice for Testimony for Forensic Science Practitioners | Interdisciplinary | ASTM International | In SDO Development | ||
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Standard Number
ASTM WK84882
Document Owner
ASTM International
OSAC Committee(s)
Status
In SDO Development
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| ASTM WK83695 | ASTM WK83695 Guide for Post Mortem Examination Photography | Video/Imaging Technology & Analysis, Medicolegal Death Investigation | ASTM International | In SDO Development | ||
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Standard Number
ASTM WK83695
Document Owner
ASTM International
OSAC Committee(s)
Status
In SDO Development
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| ASTM WK83694 | ASTM WK83694 Guide for Laboratory Photography | Video/Imaging Technology & Analysis | ASTM International | In SDO Development | ||
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Standard Number
ASTM WK83694
Document Owner
ASTM International
OSAC Committee(s)
Status
In SDO Development
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| ASTM WK80705 | ASTM WK80705 Relating to Gunshot Residue Analysis | Ignitable Liquids, Explosives & Gunshot Residue | ASTM International | In SDO Development | ||
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Standard Number
ASTM WK80705
Document Owner
ASTM International
OSAC Committee(s)
Status
In SDO Development
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| ASTM WK78748 | ASTM WK78748 Practice for Forensic Fiber Training Program | Trace Materials | ASTM International | In SDO Development | ||
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Standard Number
ASTM WK78748
Document Owner
ASTM International
OSAC Committee(s)
Status
In SDO Development
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| ASTM WK78747 | ASTM WK78747 Guide for Forensic Examination of Fibers | Trace Materials | ASTM International | In SDO Development | ||
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Standard Number
ASTM WK78747
Document Owner
ASTM International
OSAC Committee(s)
Status
In SDO Development
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| ASTM WK77530 | ASTM WK77530 Practice for Forensic Integrity Training | Interdisciplinary | ASTM International | In SDO Development | ||
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Standard Number
ASTM WK77530
Document Owner
ASTM International
OSAC Committee(s)
Status
In SDO Development
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| ASTM WK75231 | ASTM WK75231 Guide for Assessment of Fourier Transform Infrared (FTIR) Spectroscopy Data During the Qualitative Analysis of Seized Drugs | Seized Drugs | ASTM International | In SDO Development | ||
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Standard Number
ASTM WK75231
Document Owner
ASTM International
OSAC Committee(s)
Status
In SDO Development
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| ASTM WK73484 | ASTM WK73484 Practice for Reporting Results and Opinions of Explosives Analysis | Ignitable Liquids, Explosives & Gunshot Residue | ASTM International | In SDO Development | ||
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Standard Number
ASTM WK73484
Document Owner
ASTM International
OSAC Committee(s)
Status
In SDO Development
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| ASTM WK73482 | ASTM WK73482 Practice for Reporting Results and Opinions of Ignitable Liquids Analysis | Ignitable Liquids, Explosives & Gunshot Residue | ASTM International | In SDO Development | ||
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Standard Number
ASTM WK73482
Document Owner
ASTM International
OSAC Committee(s)
Status
In SDO Development
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| ASTM WK72932 | ASTM WK72932 Guide for Collection, Analysis and Comparison of Forensic Glass Samples | Trace Materials | ASTM International | In SDO Development | ||
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Standard Number
ASTM WK72932
Document Owner
ASTM International
OSAC Committee(s)
Status
In SDO Development
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| ASTM WK72630 | ASTM WK72630 Guide for The Development of Electron Ionization-Mass Spectral Libraries for the Analysis of Seized Drugs | Seized Drugs | ASTM International | In SDO Development | ||
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Standard Number
ASTM WK72630
Document Owner
ASTM International
OSAC Committee(s)
Status
In SDO Development
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| ASTM WK72526 | ASTM WK72526 Guide 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 | In SDO Development | ||
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Standard Number
ASTM WK72526
Document Owner
ASTM International
OSAC Committee(s)
Status
In SDO Development
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| ASTM WK72441 | ASTM WK72441 Practice for Developing Discipline Specific Methodology for ACE-V | Interdisciplinary | ASTM International | In SDO Development | ||
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Standard Number
ASTM WK72441
Document Owner
ASTM International
OSAC Committee(s)
Status
In SDO Development
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| ASTM WK69872 | ASTM WK69872 Guide for Crime Scene Photography | Video/Imaging Technology & Analysis | ASTM International | In SDO Development | ||
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Standard Number
ASTM WK69872
Document Owner
ASTM International
OSAC Committee(s)
Status
In SDO Development
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| ASTM WK65067 | ASTM WK65067 Practice for Assessment of Gas Chromatography and Electron Ionization Mass Spectrometry Data During the Qualitative Analysis of Seized Drugs | Seized Drugs | ASTM International | In SDO Development | ||
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Standard Number
ASTM WK65067
Document Owner
ASTM International
OSAC Committee(s)
Status
In SDO Development
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| ASTM WK27106 | ASTM WK27106 Terminology for Digital and Multimedia Evidence Examination | Digital Evidence | ASTM International | In SDO Development | ||
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Standard Number
ASTM WK27106
Document Owner
ASTM International
OSAC Committee(s)
Status
In SDO Development
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| ASTM E3085-2x (WK84554) | ASTM E3085-2x Standard Guide for Fourier Transform Infrared Spectroscopy in Forensic Tape Examinations | Trace Materials | ASTM International | In SDO Development | ||
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Standard Number
ASTM E3085-2x (WK84554)
Document Owner
ASTM International
OSAC Committee(s)
Status
In SDO Development
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| ASTM E2997-2x (WK78732) | ASTM E2997-2x Standard Test Method for Analysis of Biodiesel Products by Gas Chromatography-Mass Spectrometry | Ignitable Liquids, Explosives & Gunshot Residue | ASTM International | In SDO Development | ||
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Standard Number
ASTM E2997-2x (WK78732)
Document Owner
ASTM International
OSAC Committee(s)
Status
In SDO Development
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| ASTM E2937-2x (WK88540) | ASTM E2937-2x Standard Guide for Using Infrared Spectroscopy in Forensic Paint Examinations | Trace Materials | ASTM International | In SDO Development | ||
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Standard Number
ASTM E2937-2x (WK88540)
Document Owner
ASTM International
OSAC Committee(s)
Status
In SDO Development
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| ASTM E2882-2x (WK93502) | ASTM E2882-2x Standard Guide for Analysis of Clandestine Drug Laboratory Evidence | Seized Drugs | ASTM International | In SDO Development | ||
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Standard Number
ASTM E2882-2x (WK93502)
Document Owner
ASTM International
OSAC Committee(s)
Status
In SDO Development
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| ASTM E2330-2x (WK88538) | ASTM E2330-2x 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 | In SDO Development | ||
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Standard Number
ASTM E2330-2x (WK88538)
Document Owner
ASTM International
OSAC Committee(s)
Status
In SDO Development
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| ASTM E2125-2x (WK93501) | ASTM E2125-2x Standard Practice for Microcrystal Testing in the Forensic Analysis of Phencyclidine and its Analogues | Seized Drugs | ASTM International | In SDO Development | ||
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Standard Number
ASTM E2125-2x (WK93501)
Document Owner
ASTM International
OSAC Committee(s)
Status
In SDO Development
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