Abu Dhabi Agriculture and Food Safety Authority (ADAFSA) has been awarded international accreditation (ISO/IEC 17043:2023) for proficiency testing in camel disease diagnostics, becoming the first globally accredited entity in this field. The accreditation was granted by United Kingdom Accreditation Service (UKAS) after ADAFSA met all stringent international requirements.
This accreditation represents global recognition of ADAFSA’s competency in providing proficiency testing services, which are a fundamental tool for ensuring the quality and reliability of laboratory diagnostics for camel diseases. It enhances accuracy and efficiency standards while bridging gaps in specialised measurement programmes within this field.
In line with this achievement, Biosecurity Affairs Division at ADAFSA—internationally recognised by World Organisation for Animal Health (WOAH) as a Collaborating Centre for Camel Diseases and a Collaborating Centre for Quality Management Systems—has launched the world’s first proficiency programme for evaluating laboratories’ efficiency in detecting antibodies for Peste des Petits Ruminants (PPR) in camels. This programme focuses on improving validation processes for diagnostic kits used in antibody detection, supporting global efforts to combat and eradicate the disease.
These initiatives reflect ADAFSA’s commitment to supporting national and international laboratories in developing precise laboratory diagnostics for camel diseases, ensuring high-quality results on a global scale. This latest achievement raises the total number of global certifications obtained by ADAFSA to 15, reinforcing its leadership in food security and animal disease control, particularly camel diseases, and strengthening its scientific status as a global reference centre in this domain.
Notably, ADAFSA's Collaborating Centre for Camel Diseases, established in May 2022 and recognised by WOAH, serves as an authoritative scientific body in diagnosing and studying camel diseases. It offers advanced diagnostic, research, and training services in collaboration with leading international institutions. This accreditation further cements Abu Dhabi and the UAE’s position as a leading hub for animal health and biosecurity.
