This Standard specifies provisions for the manufacture of products used in forensic DNA collection and analysis. Products covered by the scope of this Standard include consumables used for evidence collection (including those used in DNA kits), such as swabs, containers and packaging, and also products used in the analysis of DNA samples, such as tubes and other plastic ware, disposable laboratory coats, gloves, masks and other consumables.

This Standard does not cover technical product specifications.

WARNING: THIS STANDARD CALLS FOR THE USE OF PROCEDURES THAT MAY BE A HEALTH HAZARD OR CAUSE INJURY IF ADEQUATE PRECAUTIONS ARE NOT TAKEN.

The quality guidelines for human DNA testing specified in this Standard are applicable to all other biological testing of products used to collect and analyse biological material for forensic purposes, excluding microbiological testing.

This Standard applies to the production specifications for single-use material only and excludes items used in the DNA analysis process post-amplification.