APPENDIX C

Report of investigation activities

The investigation team should file a report that elaborates its activities, the evidence found, and the team’s findings. The report could be modeled on the format that follows, adjusted as needed.

Executive summary
Pre-investigation activities
Investigation activities
Findings
Appendices:
         Data from state requesting investigation
         Terms of reference (e.g., authorizing letter)
          Administrative data
                  Investigation location
                  Team personnel
          Non-destructive evaluation
          List of samples taken
          List of other evidence collected
                 By the investigative team
                 Obtained from other authorities or relevant international organizations
          Results of analysis and clinical diagnostics
                 Sample analysis: laboratory 1
                 Sample analysis: laboratory 2
                 Sample analysis: laboratory 3 (if necessary)
          Records of interviews conducted
          List of medical investigation activities
                 Summary, clinical data on patients Epidemiological investigation report
                 Breakdown of medical cases examined
                 List of plant and animal investigation activities
                 Data summary regarding affected plants, animals Epidemiological investigation report
                 Breakdown of cases examined
         Record of chain of custody activities
         Record of tags and seals
 Should there be individual opinion(s) differing from the majority of investigators, they should be reflected in the investigative report.