2. Qatar’s Legal Framework & Food Adulteration Standards

All food and beverage products in Qatar must comply with the following regulations:

• Qatar Food Law No. (8) of 1990 and its subsequent amendments


• GSO 9/2013 - Labeling of Prepackaged Foods


• GSO 2500/2025 - Additives Permitted for Use in Foodstuffs


• GSO 2141/2011 - Sweeteners Permitted for Use in Foodstuffs

All analytical methods are performed under ISO/IEC 17025 accreditation and recognized by Qatar’s Ministry of Public Health (MoPH) for regulatory compliance, labeling, and import testing.

3. Comprehensive Adulteration Analysis Services

Our laboratory provides a full suite of adulteration testing services for food and beverage products, using validated analytical techniques aligned with GSO and Codex Alimentarius references.

A. Additives Testing

Objective : Verify that only authorized additives are used and within regulatory limits.

Testing Parameters:

• Antioxidants (BHA, BHT, TBHQ)
• Emulsifiers and Stabilizers
• Anti-caking Agents
• Flavor Enhancers (MSG)
• pH Regulators and Acidity Controllers

Techniques Used:

• HPLC (High-Performance Liquid Chromatography)
• GC-MS (Gas Chromatography–Mass Spectrometry)
• UV-Visible Spectrophotometry

Ensures additive safety, authenticity, and conformity with GSO 2500/2025.

B. Preservatives Analysis

Purpose : Evaluate preservative use, labeling, and safety for human consumption.

Analytes :

• Sorbic Acid & Benzoic Acid
• Nitrites & Nitrates
• Sulphites & Sulphur Dioxide
• Parabens

Reference :

GSO 2500/2025 – Permitted Preservatives in Food

Goal :

Prevent overuse or undeclared preservatives and verify compliance with MoPH guidelines.

C. Sweeteners Testing

Objective : Detect and quantify artificial sweeteners as per GSO 2141/2011.

Analytes:

• Aspartame
• Saccharin
• Sucralose
• Acesulfame-K
• Steviol Glycosides

Purpose :

Identify undeclared sweeteners and confirm labeling accuracy in diet, sugar-free, and low-calorie products.

Techniques :

HPLC and LC-MS/MS

D. Food Colorants Analysis

Objective : Ensure compliance with GSO standards on permitted colors.

Analytes:

• Tartrazine (E102)
• Sunset Yellow (E110)
• Allura Red (E129)
• Carmoisine (E122)
• Brilliant Blue FCF (E133)

Purpose :

Detect illegal dyes, confirm concentration limits, and validate product labeling.

Techniques :

HPLC, UV-Vis Spectrophotometry, LC-MS/MS

5. Benefits of Our Adulteration Testing Services

• ISO/IEC 17025 Accredited Facility ensuring analytical reliability


• MoPH Recognition for official compliance testing


• Full GSO & Codex Alimentarius Alignment


• Rapid Turnaround and Digital Reporting via secure portal


• Expert Regulatory Consultation for MoPH and GSO label approvals

6. Why Adulteration Testing Matters

Food adulteration testing is not just regulatory — it’s ethical and essential.

Key Reasons:

• Protects consumers from harmful chemicals, allergens, and toxic residues


• Prevents import rejectionsand regulatory penalties


• Preserves brand reputation and consumer trust


• Ensures accurate nutritional labeling and Halal compliance


• Strengthens market credibility through verified safety

7. Example Analytical Parameters

Ensuring Food Integrity in Qatar

By partnering with an ISO 17025 accredited laboratory recognized by the MoPH, food and beverage companies in Qatar can ensure that every product entering or produced in the market meets stringent safety and compliance benchmarks.

Our adulteration analysis safeguards your brand and consumers — ensuring every batch you deliver is authentic, compliant, and trustworthy.