LOS ANGELES, Aug. 2, 2006 (PRIMEZONE) -- Universal Detection Technology (OTCBB:UDTT) (XETRA:PO8), a developer of early-warning monitoring technologies to protect people from bioterrorism and other infectious health threats, commented on UK's new security alert system. Today, faced with growing criticism that it was failing to spell out the threat from groups such as Al-Qaeda, the government of the United Kingdom launched a new security alert system and ranked the terrorist threat as "severe." The system has five levels ranging from "low" to "critical" and is similar to the one used in the United States. "Severe" is the second highest level.
"Everyday we witness more actions by governments around the world to more accurately address the threat of terrorism and to organize effective and precise counter-measures that can lead to saving innocent lives," said Jacques Tizabi, UDTT's Chairman and CEO. "We have been focusing on developing relations with foreign governments since our early days. We hope to be able to market and sell our bio-terrorism detection technologies and our counter-terrorism solutions worldwide and in the U.S. in the face of such credible threats," he added.
UDTT recently announced that it has been featured on Commercial Service's list of Featured U.S. Exporters (FUSE) in the UK. It can be viewed at http://www.buyusa.gov/uk/en/featured_us_exporters.html?exp_cat=6010&exp_pid=405. FUSE is a directory of U.S. products featured on U.S. Commercial Service websites around the world. It gives U.S. companies an opportunity to target specific markets in the local language of business. Currently, listings are offered to qualified U.S. exporters seeking trade leads or representation in over 50 markets around the world. This service is offered for a fee.
About U.S. Commercial Service
The U.S. Commercial Service is a part of the U.S. Department of Commerce and is active in promoting the sales and presence of U.S. companies in various markets around the world. With offices in the U.S. and in several foreign territories the U.S. Commercial Service offers several ways to grow U.S. businesses' international sales. The tasks of the Commercial Service include, and are not limited to, world-class market research, trade events that promote U.S. products or services to qualified buyers, introductions to qualified buyers and distributors, and counseling through every step of the export process.
About Universal Detection Technology
Universal Detection Technology (UDTT), founded in 1973, is a developer of monitoring technologies, including bio-terrorism detection devices. Management believes that the Company's technology, together with third party technologies, has positioned it to capitalize on opportunities related to Homeland Security. Universal Detection Technology, in cooperation with NASA's Jet Propulsion Laboratory (JPL) has developed a bio-terror 'smoke' detector, which combines JPL's spore detection technology with UDTT's aerosol capture device. For more information, please visit http://www.udetection.com.
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