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| Abbreviation | FDC |
|---|---|
| Legal status | Private limited company |
| Location | |
Region served | Southern Africa and International |
Membership | Forensic Scientists, Biochemists, DNA Analysts |
| Website | forensicdna.co.za |
Forensic DNA Consultants (Pty) Ltd. (FDC) specialises in the provision of advisory and technical services related to the various aspects of forensic DNA profiling and analysis and their related laboratory, legal and administrative processes.
The objective of the company is to assist the South African government, Public and Sub-Saharan Africa in general - to ensure transparent, informed and optimal delivery of all forensic DNA related services to the public in the investigation of crime, especially where these cases involve women and children, and to protect public interests with the future development of the National Forensic DNA Database of South Africa (NFDD) envisioned by the Criminal Law (Forensic Procedures) Amendment Bill 2013.
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