Middle East & Africa Residue Testing Market: By Type (Toxins (Mycotoxins and Others), Pesticide Residues (Insecticide, Herbicide, Fungicide, and Others), Food Allergens, Veterinary Drugs, and Heavy Metal), By Technology (Chromatography based (HPCL, GC, LC, LC-MS/MS), Spectroscopy, Immunoassay), By Application (Dairy Products, Fruits & Vegetables, Meat & Poultry, Cereals, Grains & Pulses, Processed Foods, Functional Food Ingredients, and Nuts, Seeds & Spices) and Country  

Middle East And Africa Residue Testing Market Size was valued at USD 257.2 million in 2021, growing at a high CAGR of 6.2% from 2022 to 2028 to reach USD 391.9 million by 2028. The latest testing technologies to support the Emirate’s regulatory authorities and advanced specialized devices, increasing adoption of residue testing technology, and government initiatives in the central testing laboratory, aimed to ensure products' compliance with the standard specifications and requirements set by the regulatory and supervisory authorities, maintain the health and safety of consumers and improve food safety, which drives the market.In 2021, pesticide residue had a market revenue share of 27.2%, and from 2022 to 2028, it is predicted to increase at a CAGR of 5.9%, increasing awareness of food testing. By technology, chromatography resin based testing has a market share of 31.2% and is expected to increase at a CAGR of 6.1% in the future years. However, the lack of skilled technicians hampers the Residue Testing Market in the Middle East & Africa region.

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In August 2018, Bureau Veritas announced their new state-of-the-art testing facility for pesticide residue testing and analysis services in Johannesburg, South Africa. Its increased capabilities help to minimize the risk of food poisoning and the harmful impact on individuals’ immunity systems due to long-term slow dosing.