8-K

                       SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

                             Washington, D.C. 20549

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                                    Form 8-K

                                 CURRENT REPORT
                       PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF
                       THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934

         Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported): June 1, 2004

                         UNIVERSAL DETECTION TECHNOLOGY
               (Exact Name of Registrant as Specified in Charter)

             California                 1-9327                 95-2746949
   (State or Other Jurisdiction      (Commission             (IRS Employer
         of Incorporation)           File Number)          Identification No.)

                          9595 Wilshire Ave., Suite 700
                         Beverly Hills, California 90212
                    (Address of Principal Executive Offices)

                                 (310) 248-3655
                         (Registrant's Telephone Number)






ITEM 5. OTHER EVENTS

     From June 1, 2004, to July 2, 2004, Universal Detection Technology, which
we refer to in this report as UDT or we, privately placed three million Units.
The minimum purchase by each investor was 25,000 Units. The 25,000 Units consist
of 25,000 shares of common stock and 12,500 Class A Warrants and 12,500 Class B
Warrants. The price per Unit was $0.50. The net proceeds to us from the offering
were approximately $2.5 million. We intend to use these proceeds for working
capital and general corporate purposes.

     Each Class A Warrant and Class B Warrant is immediately exercisable by the
holder thereof to purchase one share of common stock at $0.50 and $0.70 per
share, respectively, and expires five years from the date of issuance.

     The offer and sale of the Units was made in reliance on the exemption from
registration provided by Section 4(2) of the Securities Act of 1933, and
Regulation D promulgated thereunder solely to accredited investors through
Meyers Associates L.P., an NASD member securities firm. The Units have not been
registered under the Securities Act of 1933, and may not be offered or sold in
the United States absent registration or an applicable exemption from the
registration requirements. We have agreed to register the shares of our common
stock issued in the offering and issuable upon the exercise of the Class A
Warrants and Class B Warrants for resale on a registration statement under the
Securities Act of 1933 and to maintain the effectiveness of the registration
statement until the earlier of the date as of which the investors may sell all
of the securities covered by the registration statement pursuant to Rule 144
promulgated under the Securities Act of 1933, two years from the effective date
of the registration statement, or the date on which the investors shall have
sold all the securities covered by the registration statement.

     In connection with this offering, our Chief Executive Officer agreed that
he will defer payment of all accrued but unpaid bonus or salary, as well as any
compensation payable to him in excess of $150,000 per year, for nine months from
April 29, 2004. In addition, we agreed to amend our Agreement for Investment
Banking and Advisory Services dated June 1, 2003, with Astor Capital, Inc., a
company in which our Chief Executive Officer owns a 50% interest and is the
President of, to reduce the compensation payable to Astor Capital during the
period from April 29, 2004, and for nine months thereafter, to an amount not to
exceed the sum of $5,000 per month, excluding any fees for placement of
securities.

     Reference also is made to the press release of UDT, issued on July 7, 2004,
which is incorporated herein by this reference. A copy of the press release is
attached to this Form 8-K as Exhibit 99.1.





ITEM 7. FINANCIAL STATEMENTS, PRO FORMA FINANCIAL INFORMATION AND EXHIBITS.

     (a)  Financial Statements. None.

     (b)  Pro Forma Financial Information. None.

     (c)  Exhibits.

          Exhibit 99.1 - Press Release, dated July 7, 2004.






                                   SIGNATURES

     Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as
amended, the Registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf
by the undersigned hereunto duly authorized.

July 7, 2004                  UNIVERSAL DETECTION TECHNOLOGY



                                   /s/ Jacques Tizabi
                              By:  --------------------------------------
                                   Jacques Tizabi
                                   President and Chief Executive Officer






                                  EXHIBIT INDEX


EXHIBITS

99.1 Press Release, dated July 7, 2004.

EX-99

PRESS RELEASE

                                                           FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

            UNIVERSAL DETECTION TECHNOLOGY COMPLETES PRIVATE OFFERING


     LOS ANGELES - JULY 7, 2004 - UNIVERSAL DETECTION TECHNOLOGY (OTCBB: UDTT)
(FRANKFURT: PRCC.F), (UDT), announced the final closing of its private placement
offering of units consisting of common stock, and warrants to purchase common
stock. The aggregate gross proceeds from the offering (prior to payment of
commissions and offering expenses) were $3.0 million. The company intends to use
these proceeds for working capital and general corporate purposes. The offering
was completed through Meyers Associates L.P, an NASD member securities firm.

     The securities being offered by the Company have not been registered under
the Securities Act of 1933, and may not be offered or sold in the United States
absent registration or an applicable exemption from the registration
requirements. Neither the United States Securities and Exchange Commission nor
any other regulatory agency has passed upon the merits of, or given its approval
to, any securities offered or the terms of the Offering. Nor has the Securities
and Exchange Commission or any other regulatory authority passed upon the
accuracy or completeness of any offering circular or other selling literature.
The securities were issued in reliance on the exemption from registration
provided by Section 4(2) of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, and
Regulation D promulgated thereunder. Any representation to the contrary is a
criminal offense.

     This press release is not an offer to sell or the solicitation of an offer
to buy any securities, and shall not constitute an offer, solicitation, or sale
in any state or jurisdiction in which such an offer, solicitation, or sale would
be unlawful.

ABOUT UNIVERSAL DETECTION TECHNOLOGY
     Universal Detection Technology (UDTT), founded in 1973, is a developer of
monitoring technologies, including bio-terrorism detection devices. UDTT's
technology, together with third party technologies and devices, has positioned
the Company to capitalize on growth and value 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://udtt.invrel.net or
http://www.udetection.com

EXCEPT FOR HISTORICAL INFORMATION CONTAINED HEREIN, THE STATEMENTS IN THIS NEWS
RELEASE ARE FORWARD-LOOKING STATEMENTS THAT ARE MADE PURSUANT TO THE SAFE HARBOR
PROVISIONS OF THE PRIVATE SECURITIES LITIGATION REFORM ACT OF 1995.
FORWARD-LOOKING STATEMENTS INVOLVE KNOWN AND UNKNOWN RISKS AND UNCERTAINTIES,
WHICH MAY CAUSE A COMPANY'S ACTUAL RESULTS, PERFORMANCE AND ACHIEVEMENT IN THE
FUTURE TO DIFFER MATERIALLY FROM FORECASTED RESULTS, PERFORMANCE, AND
ACHIEVEMENT. THESE RISKS AND UNCERTAINTIES INCLUDE, AMONG OTHER THINGS, THE
FUNDING OF AMOUNTS OF CAPITAL ADEQUATE TO PROVIDE FOR THE WORKING CAPITAL NEEDS
OF THE COMPANY, OUR ABILITY TO TIMELY AND COST EFFECTIVELY COMPLETE THE
DEVELOPMENT OF OUR PRODUCTS TARGETED TO THE BIO-CHEMICAL AND MEDICAL MARKETS,
COMMERCIAL ACCEPTANCE OF OUR PRODUCTS, PRODUCT PRICE VOLATILITY, PRODUCT DEMAND,
MARKET COMPETITION AND GENERAL ECONOMIC CONDITIONS, AND OTHER FACTORS DESCRIBED
IN THE COMPANY'S FILINGS WITH THE SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION. WE
UNDERTAKE NO OBLIGATION AND DO NOT INTEND TO REVISE OR UPDATE PUBLICLY ANY
FORWARD LOOKING STATEMENTS FOR ANY REASON.

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Contact:
INVESTOR RELATIONS SERVICES, INC.
New Smyrna Beach, FL
Dan Kinnison
386.409.0200

UNIVERSAL DETECTION TECHNOLOGY
Los Angeles, CA
Jacques Tizabi, CEO
310.248.3655
jtizabi@ udetection.com