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qPCR as a National Strategy for Preventing Meat Adulteration

Authors/Creators

  • 1. The National Agency of drug and food control
  • 2. Pusat Pengembangan Pengujian Obat dan Makanan Nasional

Contributors

  • 1. The National Agency of drug and food control
  • 2. Pusat Pengembangan Pengujian Obat dan Makanan Nasional

Description

Meat adulteration remains a critical challenge to food safety, consumer trust, and international trade compliance. Real-time polymerase chain reaction (qPCR) provides a powerful, rapid, and highly sensitive method to detect species-specific DNA in meat products, making it ideal for preventing fraud and ensuring authenticity. Unlike conventional tests, qPCR can identify trace amounts of undeclared meat even in highly processed products. National adoption of qPCR as a routine monitoring tool will enhance surveillance of meat supply chains, protect religious dietary compliance (e.g., halal and kosher), and improve market transparency. Strengthening laboratory capacity, standardizing protocols, and integrating qPCR data into food safety information systems will create a more resilient and trustworthy food system.

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