Proposed amendments to FSAs for the examination and testing of human biological material and material distribution

The Forensic Science Regulator proposes to amend FSA – BIO 200 and FSA – BIO 201 (previously FSA – BIO 300) and related glossary terms in version 2 of the Code.

The Regulator’s notification 01-2023 suspended the requirement for accreditation for activity level interpretation and opinion. In response to this the Regulator’s Biology Specialist Group established a sub-group to advise on compliance mechanisms for human body fluid distribution. The Distribution working group comprises representatives from the public and private sectors with expertise and knowledge in human body fluid distribution and its assessment.

As a first stage the working group reviewed the FSA for human body fluid distribution and the related FSA on human biological material and made recommendations to the Regulator for amendments to clarify the activities defined within these FSAs.

The Regulator is seeking views from those who undertake FSA – BIO 200 and / or FSA – BIO 201 on the proposed changes.

Note that the section numbers given are those from the draft version 2 that was published on the 12 February 2024 for consultation. These section numbers and the precise content of those sections are subject to change in the final version 2 of the Code.

Comments and feedback should be submitted to: FSREnquiries@forensicscienceregulator.gov.uk

Regulator’s notification 05-2024: FSA – BIO 200 and FSA – BIO 201 consultation

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