ISO 9001:2015
ISO 9001 is an internationally recognised standard for QMS. It provides organisations with a framework for establishing, implementing, maintaining, and improving a QMS to achieve quality policies and objectives. It helps organisations ensure consistent quality in their products and services, improve operational efficiency, and enhance customer satisfaction.
Tetra Scene of Crime International are accredited with ISO 9001:2015
ISO 18385:2016
ISO 18385:2016 specifies requirements for the production of products used in the collection, storage, and analysis of biological material for forensic DNA purposes, but not those consumables and reagents used in post-amplification analysis.
The consumables and reagents covered by this International Standard include those used for evidence collection (sampling kits), such as swabs, containers, and packaging, and also products used in the analysis of DNA samples, such as tubes and other plasticware, disposable laboratory coats, gloves, and other consumables.
ISO 18385:2016 applies to the production of consumables and reagents which do not require cleaning for continued use. This International Standard does not cover technical product specifications (i.e. product design).
ISO 18385:2016 excludes microbiological testing.
ISO 18385:2016 specifies a requirement for manufacturers to minimise the risk of occurrence of detectable human nuclear DNA contamination in products used by the global forensic community.
Tetra Scene of Crime International Ltd provide a range of ISO 18385 consumables which undergo a
rigorous manufacturing process to meet the guidelines set out in the above ISO.
Tetra Scene of Crime International Ltd is now a member of the FSM1 committee on behalf of BSI to review and comment on the 18385:2016 standard’s upcoming review.
ISO 14001:2015
ISO 14001 is the internationally recognised standard for environmental management systems (EMS). It provides a framework for organisations to design and implement an EMS, and continually improve their environmental performance. By adhering to this standard, organisations can ensure they are taking proactive measures to minimise their environmental footprint, comply with relevant legal requirements, and achieve their environmental objectives. The framework encompasses various aspects, from resource usage and waste management to monitoring environmental performance and involving stakeholders in environmental commitments.