QHFSS DNA laboratory – ISO/IEC 17025 conformance and accreditation

Forensic DNA Profiling: Legal and Ethical Considerations

“…The accuracy and reliability of forensic DNA must be assured by implementing a quality management system for forensic DNA analysis and the administration and management of the forensic DNA database on ISO 17025 and ISO 9001, respectively [2,3]. Apart from internal inspections and audits to assess compliance with the QMS and the ISO standards, the QMS and testing methods must be exposed to regular external peer review through accreditation.…”

Quality management system in forensic science: An African perspective

“…The recent case of an accredited laboratory exhibiting significant errors in its analysis procedures operating below the ISO 17025 standard requirements is a prime example. This non-conformance demonstrates potential deficiencies in internal and external peer-review audits, suggesting that they may not have been sufficiently rigorous [ 17 , 36 , [46] , [47] ].…”

“…An organization with statutory powers is a custodian of standards, ensuring compliance with established rules and optimal methods throughout the industry [ [17] , [36] , 47 ]. This regulatory entity should optimally embrace and uphold the ideals delineated in SD, which significantly emphasizes the crucial role of credibility and integrity in forensic sciences.…”