“…For forensic science to operate as a global endeavour where borders are no longer a barrier to intelligence-led investigation of crime, harmonisation of the information being shared and the quality systems used to produce it is key [ 73 ]. However, there are issues associated with the accreditation process that must be considered, particularly when assessing the value of this process in the context of sustainable service provision for facilities challenged by remote geography, limited access to peak technology or restricted budgetary support [ 74 ].…”