Case Study

Delivering confidence in Forensic Science (Mauritius)

The Mauritius Forensic Science Laboratory (MFSL) is accredited to ISO 17025 in order to be on a par with international best practice and to be able to collaborate with the International forensic community. Accreditation has enabled the laboratory, which is an autonomous body under the aegis of the Prime Minister’s Office, Home Affairs Division, to:

• Demonstrate competence through regular proficiency testing programs and the continuous monitoring of staff
• Improve the management relating to the chain of custody of items/samples under examination

Further information is available on the Mauritius Forensic Science Service website.