Cnc Forensic Toxicology Services

Established in 2010 by Dr Craig Nicholas Chatterton, CNC Forensic Toxicology Services provides comprehensive and confidential expert witness, consultancy and analytical services in forensic toxicology to the legal profession, professional institutions, police forces, members of the public and HM Coroners in the United Kingdom. Dr Chatterton trained as a Home Office forensic toxicologist whilst employed by the Forensic Science Service between March 2001 and October 2009. During this time he gained approval as an Authorised Analyst from the Home Secretary and was registered with, and as assessor for the Council of Registered Forensic Practitioners (CRFP). During his time at the Forensic Science Service, Dr Chatterton managed the national drink/drug-driving unit, which processed in excess of case samples per year. In November 2009 Dr Chatterton took up the role of Consultant Toxicologist / Business Development Manager UK and Ireland for Eurofins Forensic Services, where he provided forensic toxicology consultancy and analytical services to a wide range of customers including HM Coroners, legal professionals, police forces, The Forensic Science Service, LGC Forensics and Forensic Science Northern Ireland. As an acknowledged expert, Dr Chatterton specialises in hair analysis and interpretation, post-mortem toxicology, road-traffic analysis/interpretation (including hip-flask defence and impaired driving) and defence review.