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Ghana enhances Salmonella serotyping expertise with UK training strengthening One Health

GHANA — In a significant stride toward advancing both human and animal health, four experts from Ghana’s National Food Safety Laboratory (NFSL) have completed intensive training in Salmonella serotyping in the United Kingdom. This transformative endeavor, facilitated by the Animal Health System Strengthening project, underscores the interconnection of human and animal well-being, aligning with the One Health Agenda. The distinguished…

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UNBS conducts batch sampling, laboratory analysis to strengthen Uganda’s export trade

UGANDA – The Uganda National Bureau of Standards (UNBS) has initiated a batch sampling and laboratory analysis process for maize flour exports to South Sudan. This effort aims to support trade between the two countries and aligns with UNBS’s mandate to ensure the quality of locally manufactured products, enhancing Uganda’s competitiveness in regional and international markets. This activity comes in…

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Tanzania intensifies fight against aflatoxin

TANZANIA – The government through Tanzania Initiatives for Preventing Aflatoxin Contamination (TANIPAC) project is implementing the construction of modern silos, warehouses, and laboratories as the country makes significant strides in the fight against aflatoxin in food crops. Aflatoxins are poisons produced by certain fungi that are found on crops such as maize (corn), peanuts, cottonseed, and tree nuts. It is…

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Canada triumphs in food safety as  report reveals almost perfect scores in microbial contaminant testing

CANADA – In a remarkable feat for food safety, a recently published interim report from the Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) has revealed nearly 100 percent of food samples tested for microbial contaminants between April 2018 and March 2022 received a “satisfactory” rating. This outstanding achievement showcases Canada’s commitment to ensuring the safety of its food supply and protecting consumers…

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NAFDAC flags off new airport office to counter export of substandard products

NIGERIA – The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) has flagged off a new office complex at the Murtala Muhammed International Airport in Lagos in a bid to counter the export of substandard products. The NAFDAC boss, Mojisola Adeyeye, revealed at the office’s commissioning, that more than 70 percent of food exported from Nigeria are rejected…

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UNBS takes regional laboratory to Western region

UGANDA – The Uganda National Bureau of Standards (UNBS) with support from the Danish government has opened a 3rd Food Safety Testing Laboratory for the Western Region based in Mbarara City.  To make sure that they fulfill the minimum quality standards before being put on the market, the Regional Food Safety Laboratories will offer conformity assessment services to Businesses and…

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Tanzania establishes 37 laboratories to test toxic pesticides

TANZANIA – To prevent the entry of pesticides, herbicides, and other consumable chemicals into the nation, the Tanzania Plant Health and Pesticides Authority (TPHPA) has set up 37 laboratories at border crossings. Prof. Joseph Ndunguru, acting Director of TPHPA, stated that the action intends to stop recent instances of pesticide and herbicide penetration, some of which are dangerous. “We have…

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Dubai Central Laboratory accredited as reference laboratory for food product authenticity testing

UAE – Marks and Spencer has accredited the Dubai Central Laboratory (DCL) of the Dubai Municipality to act as a reference lab for tests linked to determining the authenticity of food products in the Emirate.  The action demonstrates the Municipality’s dedication to using cutting-edge technologies to provide the highest standards of security, safety, and health. This also strives to raise…

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Global Food Safety Testing market projected to generate U.S$37.5 billion by 2031

GLOBAL – The Global Food Safety Testing market, valued at U.S$18.7 billion in 2021, is estimated to generate U.S$37.5 billion by 2031, witnessing a CAGR of 7.2% from 2021 to 2031. Allied Market Research published a report, titled, “Food Safety Testing Market by Technology (Agar Culturing, PCR-based Assay, Immunoassay-based, Others), by Food Tested (Meat and Meat Product, Dairy and Dairy…

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Consumer Protection Council flags off product testing laboratory for consumers

INDIA – The Consumer Protection Council, Tamil Nadu, a government body that looks after the interests of consumers in India, has flagged off a product testing laboratory to help people test the claims of manufacturers and sellers. Inaugurated by the Municipal Administration Minister K.N. Nehru, the ₹1 crore (U.S 121,037) laboratory will temporarily function from a 660 sq. ft. space…

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