IFSS Human and Animal Food Laboratory NCS

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Chain of Custody

Description: Documentation that chronologically details sample collection through disposition to support traceability, sample integrity, and sample security.

Topic Areas:

  • Description: The role of chain of custody in maintaining evidentiary integrity.

    Terminal Competency:

    Explain the purpose of chain of custody.

    Enabling Competencies:

    1. Describe the elements of a chain of custody.

    2. Explain how chain of custody is used.

    3. Discuss the benefits of using chain of custody.

    4. Discuss the impacts of not using chain of custody.

    To see a set of behavioral anchors, which provide further detail about the enabling competencies and can be used for assessment against the enabling competencies, contact IFPTI

  • Description: The methods used to establish and maintain chain of custody.

    Terminal Competency:

    Describe how integrity is maintained.

    Enabling Competencies:

    1. Discuss records to establish chain of custody.

    2. Discuss the assessment of sample integrity records.

    3. Discuss how sample security is maintained.

    To see a set of behavioral anchors, which provide further detail about the enabling competencies and can be used for assessment against the enabling competencies, contact IFPTI.

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