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2/5/24, 1:34 PM Dubai Central Laboratory develops innovative screening system to detect pork byproducts in processed food - UAE - Emirates24|7
Dubai Central Laboratory develops innovative

screening system to detect pork byproducts in

processed food

Published Sunday, February 04, 2024 By E247

- Eng. Hind Mahmoud Ahmed: “Developed within microbiological laboratories, the innovative system has significantly
increased efficiency in detecting pork byproduct particles by nearly 100 times than conventional methods”

Dubai Central Laboratory, affiliated with Dubai Municipality, has developed an innovative examination and screening system aimed at
detecting byproducts of pork in processed meat products by using high concentrations of DNA extracted from food products.

The launch of the new screening system comes in alignment with the constant efforts of Dubai Central Laboratory to create an ideal

ecosystem for laboratory tests. It also seeks to provide a comprehensive service that ensures maximum efficiency and quality while
adhering to the best international standards and specifications. The system guarantees the safety and quality of food products
available in the market, contributing to the sustainability of the food system and enhancing Dubai’s reputation as the premier global
destination for both work and living.

Engineer Hind Mahmoud Ahmed, Acting Director of the Dubai Central Laboratory Department at Dubai Municipality, asserted that the
new screen mechanism is developed systematically and continuously in line with the nature of food products and materials that are
available in the local market. The new laboratory continues to provide flexible, highly accurate, proactive testing services that meet

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