A new rapid testing kit (RTK) developed by researchers at the National Forensic Sciences University (NFSU) It enables quick detection of harmful additives and contaminants through strip and reagent-based analysis within two to five minutes. These kits, designed for household application, are available at prices ranging from Rs 200 to Rs 500, according to officials. \”Our focus was on segments such as milk and spices. The team has got a patent for liposome-based technique for one of the kits,\” said Jayrajsinh Sarvaiya, associate professor at the School of Engineering and Technology at NFSU. \”For example, urea is added to milk to improve the solids content and hydrogen peroxide to improve raw milk quality,\” he said. The development of RTK, which started about two years ago, was aimed at making a reliable kit applicable for a market like India, he added. For confidential support call the Samaritans on 08457 90 90 90 or visit a local Samaritans branch, see www.samaritans.org for details.
