Forensic sciences — Part 1: Terms and definitions
Forensic sciences — Part 1: Terms and definitions
This document defines terms used in the ISO 21043 series of standards.
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ISO 21043-1:2018 - "Forensic sciences - Part 1: Terms and definitions" is the vocabulary foundation for the ISO 21043 series on criminalistics (forensic sciences). Published by ISO/TC 272, this part provides clear, standardized terms and definitions used throughout the series to improve consistency, transparency and mutual understanding across forensic laboratories, law enforcement and judicial stakeholders worldwide.
ISO 21043-1 is a lexicon rather than an operational procedure. Key technical topics covered include standardized definitions for:
The document also emphasizes that the series “describes what should be standardized” (vocabulary and requirements), not “how” to implement procedures - that role belongs to good practice guides and validated operating procedures.
ISO 21043-1 is used to:
Primary users include forensic laboratory managers, forensic scientists, crime scene investigators, police agencies, accrediting bodies, legal professionals and policymakers involved in forensic quality management.
Keywords: ISO 21043-1, forensic sciences, forensic terminology, criminalistics, forensic standards, glossary, sample handling, contamination, peer review, forensic quality.
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