First Canadian DNA lab accredited for forensics testing.

• Author: Mitchell, Teresa

Using DNA testing within criminal cases has become a commonplace of mystery novels, and is becoming more common within the non-fiction criminal court process. Now the Standards Council of Canada and the Canadian Society of Forensic Science have developed a progrram specialty for the accreditation of forensic laboratories within Canada. Accreditation provides national and international recognition of a lab's competence, enhancing its marketability and increasing confidence in its abilities. Maxxam Analytic Inc in...