Forensic analytical chemistry is analytical chemistry as it pertains to legal matters. Analyses include: drug analysis, toxicology, trace analysis, arson analysis, and DNA/serology. Methods include: crime scene investigation, trace evidence, and forensic pathology.

Analytical methods include

• gas chromatography (GC)
• mass spectrometry (MS)
• high performance liquid chromatography (HPLC)
• thin layer chromatography (TLC)
• immunoassays
• atomic absorption/atomic emission (AA/AE)
• inductively coupled plasma emission (ICP/AES)
• mass spectrometry (ICP/MS), scanning electron microscopy (SEM),
• Fourier transform infrared spectrometry (FTIR)
• ultraviolet/visible spectrometry (UV/Vis)
• electrophoresis

Quality assurance/quality control (QA/QC) are of great significance to accuracy and reliability in this field.