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Forensic Science Service Provider (FSSP)

An organization or individual that provides forensic science services.

Also referenced in ANSI/ASB 017 Standard Practices for Measurement Traceability in Forensic Toxicology, ASTM E1732-22 Standard Terminology Relating to Forensic Science, ANSI/ASTM E2917-19a Standard Practice for Forensic Science Practitioner Training, Continuing Education, and Professional Development Programs, ANSI/ASTM E3255-21 Standard Practice for Quality Assurance of Forensic Science Service Providers Performing Forensic Chemical Analysis, ANSI/ASB 142-22 Best Practice Recommendations for the Resolution of Conflicts in Friction Ridge Examination, ANSI/ASB Standard 157-23 Required Components for a Proficiency Testing Program in Bloodstain Pattern Analysis
 

OSAC Preferred
Committee
FSSB
Forensic Toxicology
Interdisciplinary
Friction Ridge
Bloodstain Pattern Analysis
Date Added to Lexicon
Committee Source
FSSB