South African Institute for Drug Free Sport Act, 1997
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South African Police Service Act, 1995 (Act No. 68 of 1995)RegulationsForensic DNA Regulations, 201510. Destruction of DNA Reference samples and buccal samples |
| (1) | DNA reference samples and buccal samples must be destroyed within 30 days after obtaining a forensic DNA profile or after the sample has been processed by the Forensic Science Laboratory. |
| (2) | Buccal samples must be disposed of in medical waste removal containers and incinerated. |
| (3) | Any other extract or processed portion of a buccal sample must be disposed of in medical sharps container and incinerated. |
| (4) | The destruction of the buccal samples must be recorded in the laboratory case file or appropriate register. The appropriate register may be a logbook or the information system used in the laboratory to support DNA casework. |
