Dubai Municipality has launched a laboratory for detecting nanoparticles in food using ICPMS technology, operating within an advanced and specialised testing system designed to accurately detect titanium dioxide in manufactured food products and deliver test results in a record time of no more than 5 minutes. The initiative reinforces Dubai's standing as a leading hub for developing and applying internationally recognised standards for laboratory testing and calibration certificates.
The launch forms part of the efforts of Dubai Central Laboratory, which operates under Dubai Municipality, to develop its specialised laboratory testing system and advance its technical and technological capabilities. It represents a proactive step aimed at enhancing food safety and the quality of products in the market.
It also seeks to raise the level of oversight in the food sector and strengthen the system's readiness to respond to rapidly evolving changes in the food manufacturing industry — particularly given the growing use of nanotechnology applications in the manufacturing and improvement of food product characteristics, whether in terms of colour, texture, or stability.
Engineer Hind Mahmoud Ahmed, Director of Dubai Central Laboratory at Dubai Municipality, affirmed that the launch of the nanoparticle detection laboratory for food represents a qualitative addition to the range of specialised laboratory services provided by the facility.
She added that it reinforces the laboratory's role as a reference centre supporting regulatory bodies and partners in both the public and private sectors, by providing advanced analytical solutions that respond to market needs and keep pace with technological developments, and consolidates the emirate's position as a leading global centre for adopting best practices in regulatory oversight and laboratory testing.
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