We do this by performing inspection activities and testing in accordance with fully validated methods and customers’ requirements, whilst maintaining economic viability of the test facility

The majority of the work of Forensic Services has been accredited by the United Kingdom Accreditation Service (UKAS) to ISO17025, the rigorous standard for testing laboratories, for more than 20 years – this provides third party quality assurance on the technical and managerial standards in place.

The United Kingdom Accreditation Service (UKAS) also provides accreditation services for UK crime scene investigation service providers to ISO17020. Forensic Services operates in compliance with the requirements of ISO17020 and is working towards accreditation.

Forensic Services is committed to:

• Delivering an impartial Forensic Service in keeping with good professional practice
• Continually developing the range, quality and cost-effectiveness of these services to meet customer requirements

Forensic Services were the first large-scale forensic provider in the UK to be awarded accreditation from UKAS for our fingerprint comparisons in 2016.

The personnel employed by Forensic Services are responsible for familiarising themselves with all relevant aspects of the Management System, including the Quality Policy Manual and the relevant procedures, and implementing them in all of the work they carry out.

You can read our Quality Policy Statement in 'Related Content' below.

Details of Forensic Services accredited services can be found on the following link: Visit UKAS Website