RED Forensic Chemistry
& Toxicology:
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,Forensic Chemist A person that practices Forensic Chemistry to aid in
an investigation to solve legal problems.
Toxicology Branch of science that defines the nature, effects
and detection of substance that is present to a
specific matter.
Forensic Toxicology The use of Toxicology principles to aid Medico legal
investigations of deaths and poisoning.
Forensic Specialist A person that practices forensics such as; DNA
Examiner, Ballistician, Forensic photographer and
etc.
Dr. Edmund Locard A French criminologist, the father of modern
forensics and he established the world's first crime
laboratory in Lyons, France (1910).
Prof. Mathieu Orfila Spanish toxicologist, chemist, medical professor in
France, Father of modern forensic Toxicology.
Republic Act No 754 Also known as the Chemistry Law, enacted on June
18, 1952, covering the practice of forensic chemistry
in the Philippines.
Functions of a Forensic Chemist Conduct qualitative and quantitative examination of
dangerous drugs, explosives, firearms, and more.
, Qualitative Examination Conduct examination of explosives and/or
explosive ingredients (Presidential Decree 1866).
Gunpowder Examination Conduct examination of firearms and paraffin casts
to detect the presence of gunpowder nitrates or
gunpowder residue.
Chemico-toxicological Examination Conduct examination of human internal organs,
gastric contents, blood water, food samples, and
other substances.
Blood Alcohol Determination Conduct blood alcohol determination.
Field Laboratory Work Conduct field laboratory work and clandestine
laboratory investigation.
Golden Rules in the Practice of Go slowly, be thorough, take notes, consult others,
Chemistry use imagination, avoid complicated theories.
Collection of Specimens The chemist should personally collect all the
specimens necessary for the examination.
Labelling and Sealing All articles must be properly labelled; small
fragments must be enclosed in a box, sealed.
The Actual Communication Scrutinize the article carefully and write a complete
description of its external appearance.
& Toxicology:
Comprehensive Exam
Review & Study Guide
| Guaranteed success|
Updated 2026 Questions and Answers
100% Verified Exam Prep and Comprehensive
Rationales
Included
,Forensic Chemist A person that practices Forensic Chemistry to aid in
an investigation to solve legal problems.
Toxicology Branch of science that defines the nature, effects
and detection of substance that is present to a
specific matter.
Forensic Toxicology The use of Toxicology principles to aid Medico legal
investigations of deaths and poisoning.
Forensic Specialist A person that practices forensics such as; DNA
Examiner, Ballistician, Forensic photographer and
etc.
Dr. Edmund Locard A French criminologist, the father of modern
forensics and he established the world's first crime
laboratory in Lyons, France (1910).
Prof. Mathieu Orfila Spanish toxicologist, chemist, medical professor in
France, Father of modern forensic Toxicology.
Republic Act No 754 Also known as the Chemistry Law, enacted on June
18, 1952, covering the practice of forensic chemistry
in the Philippines.
Functions of a Forensic Chemist Conduct qualitative and quantitative examination of
dangerous drugs, explosives, firearms, and more.
, Qualitative Examination Conduct examination of explosives and/or
explosive ingredients (Presidential Decree 1866).
Gunpowder Examination Conduct examination of firearms and paraffin casts
to detect the presence of gunpowder nitrates or
gunpowder residue.
Chemico-toxicological Examination Conduct examination of human internal organs,
gastric contents, blood water, food samples, and
other substances.
Blood Alcohol Determination Conduct blood alcohol determination.
Field Laboratory Work Conduct field laboratory work and clandestine
laboratory investigation.
Golden Rules in the Practice of Go slowly, be thorough, take notes, consult others,
Chemistry use imagination, avoid complicated theories.
Collection of Specimens The chemist should personally collect all the
specimens necessary for the examination.
Labelling and Sealing All articles must be properly labelled; small
fragments must be enclosed in a box, sealed.
The Actual Communication Scrutinize the article carefully and write a complete
description of its external appearance.
