ENFSI ENG-FG1
Definition
The European Network of Forensic Science Institutes' guidelines for forensic geological evidence, published in 2018 by the Expert Working Group on Forensic Geology; the standard reference for European soil comparison casework.
- Published
- 2018
- Covers
- Soils, rocks, and construction materials
- Issuing organization
- European Network of Forensic Science Institutes (ENFSI)
Common questions
What is ENFSI ENG-FG1?+
ENFSI ENG-FG1 is a guideline published by the European Network of Forensic Science Institutes for comparing geological trace evidence, including soils, rocks, and construction materials. It was published in 2018 by the Expert Working Group on Forensic Geology and serves as the standard reference for soil comparison work across Europe.
When would a forensic examiner use these guidelines?+
Examiners use ENFSI ENG-FG1 when they need to compare soil, rock, or building material evidence collected from a scene, suspect, or object. The guidelines provide standardized methods to evaluate whether samples likely came from the same source and how to report the statistical reliability of those conclusions.
Does this apply outside Europe?+
ENFSI ENG-FG1 is specifically a European standard, but the geological evidence principles it covers (trace soil and rock comparison) are used in forensic labs worldwide. Other regions may follow their own standards or adapt elements of this guideline.
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