UAE lab's PCR test checks if your food is halal Photo by Ryan Lim It can also analyse cosmetic products and check for contamination. An RT-PCR test for Covid-19 is common knowledge, but did you know it can also tell if your food is halal? Yes, the Abu Dhabi-based Aman Lab is using the same DNA technology to find out if food and cosmetic products in the UAE contain pork DNA. A variety of food products are produced through the use of animal proteins and meat, and it is difficult to identify the presence of hidden meat in processed food. Some items often contain traces of pork when produced in non-Muslim countries. Aman Lab uses the RT-PCR technology to check for contamination in food products.