Recommendations for the Collection of Forensic Specimens from Complainants and Suspects

These recommendations are updated biannually, in January and July. The next update is due in January 2027.

For a list of national kits, please visit the Forensic Science Subcommittee page.

The latest update of the evidence behind these guidelines can be found here.

The Forensic Science Subcommittee Newsletter can be found here.

If you have any questions for the Forensic Science Subcommittee, please submit them via the online form. Queries received will be tabled for the next meeting of the FSSC. The FSSC meets twice a year, in June and November.