Judicial Chemistry — Current Issues in the Republic of Moldova

Abstract

Forensic chemistry is unique among the chemical sciences in that its research, practice and presentation must meet the needs of both the scientific and legal communities. Forensic chemistry research is therefore applied and derivative in nature and design and emphasises metrology (the science of measurement) and validation. Forensic chemistry has moved away from its analytical roots and incorporates a broader spectrum of chemical sciences. Existing forensic practices are being revised as the scope of forensic chemistry expands from drug analysis and toxicology to areas as diverse as combustion chemistry, materials science, and pattern evidence.