ASTM E1492-25
Standard Practice for Receiving, Documenting, Storing, and Retrieving Evidence by a Forensic Service Provider
| Standard number: | ASTM E1492-25 |
| Released: | 01.09.2025 |
| Status: | Active |
| Pages: | 2 |
| Section: | 14.02 |
| Keywords: | chain of custody; evidence documentation; evidence labeling; forensic science; |
1.1 This practice covers procedures and techniques for a forensic service provider to protect and document the identity and integrity of items of physical evidence with respect to suitability for scientific testing and admissibility as evidence in litigation.
1.2 This standard does not purport to address all of the safety concerns, if any, associated with its use. It is the responsibility of the user of this standard to establish appropriate safety, health, and environmental practices and determine the applicability of regulatory limitations prior to use.
1.3 This international standard was developed in accordance with internationally recognized principles on standardization established in the Decision on Principles for the Development of International Standards, Guides and Recommendations issued by the World Trade Organization Technical Barriers to Trade (TBT) Committee.