Management of DNA Elimination Databases (FSR-GUI-0028)
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The Forensic Science Regulator (FSR) has published guidance FSR-GUI-0028, updating and replacing FSR-P-302 on the management of staff elimination DNA databases. The guidance applies to practitioners, DNA process personnel, kit manufacturers, and database operators involved in forensic DNA analysis. Its stated purpose is to preserve the integrity of forensic DNA evidence and databases by identifying and preventing the addition of DNA profiles derived from contamination by individuals in the DNA process chain.
“The purpose of this guidance is to preserve the integrity of forensic DNA evidence and databases by identifying and preventing the addition of DNA profiles derived as a result of contamination from individuals involved in the DNA process chain.”
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The FSR has issued revised guidance on managing staff elimination DNA databases used in forensic science to prevent DNA profile contamination. The document updates FSR-P-302 and sets standards for practitioners, DNA process personnel, kit manufacturers, and database operators. The guidance aims to ensure that only DNA profiles from evidentiary samples appear in forensic databases, excluding profiles from contamination sources.\n\nForensic laboratories, DNA process personnel, and kit manufacturers should review the updated guidance to assess whether their current elimination database practices align with FSR standards. Database operators will need to implement any new management procedures specified in the 59-page document to maintain compliance with the Regulator's expectations for forensic DNA evidence integrity.
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Management of DNA elimination databases (FSR-GUI-0028)
Guidance on the management and use of staff elimination DNA databases for practitioners, DNA process personnel, kit manufacturers and database operators.
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This guidance updates and replaces FSR-P-302 DNA contamination detection - The management and use of staff elimination DNA databases.
The purpose of this guidance is to preserve the integrity of forensic DNA evidence and databases by identifying and preventing the addition of DNA profiles derived as a result of contamination from individuals involved in the DNA process chain.
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Published 2 April 2026
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