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Forensic chemistry

The application of chemical analysis to the identification and characterisation of substances encountered in criminal investigations, civil litigation, and regulatory enforcement, where the results are intended to be defensible in legal proceedings.

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CFSL (Central Forensic Science Laboratory)DEA Laboratory SystemENFSI Drugs Working Group (DWG)Forensic Capability Network (FCN)Forensic Science Regulator (FSR)LIMS (Laboratory Information Management System)NDPS Act 1985Novel psychoactive substance (NPS)SWGDRUG

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