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FDA to inspect school food vendors in Central Region

The Food and Drugs Authority (FDA) in the Central Region has announced plans to inspect the certifications of food vendors in schools to ensure that pupils are served safe and healthy meals. Regional Director of the FDA, Francisca Anokye, said the initiative is aimed at preventing uncertified vendors from operating in schools, a move she believes will protect children from foodborne illnesses. She revealed this during a food safety training programme held in Cape Coast for School Health Education Promoters (SHEP). The programme was organised in collaboration with the Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) and forms part of broader efforts to improve food safety practices. Francisca Anokye noted that food vendors across the region are also being trained under the partnership with FAO to curb outbreaks of food-related illnesses, with Ghana already recording four such incidents this year. Metro SHEP […]

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Fake Diapers Seized and Destroyed in Kumasi

A major consignment of counterfeit diapers has been seized and destroyed in Kumasi by the Ashanti Regional Security Liaison, following intelligence-led operations by National Security. The fake diapers, imported under the name of an established brand, were confirmed to be unsafe after testing by the Food and Drugs Authority (FDA). This alarming incident highlights the growing dangers of counterfeit consumer products and the urgent need for vigilance among both traders and consumers. The consignment was discovered at a warehouse in Asafo, Kumasi, after security officers noticed suspicious activity. Officials observed a truck offloading diapers. A test purchase quickly revealed the products were counterfeit and uncustomed. When asked to present importation documents, the owners failed to provide valid proof. Ashanti Regional Deputy Security Coordinator, Alhaji Tapsoba Alhassan, explained: “We saw them offloading the diaper. We sent one of our men to […]

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FDA Ghana Prioritizes Public Safety Over Profit in Sachet Water Production

The Upper East Regional Office of the Food and Drugs Authority (FDA) has cautioned sachet water producers against production under unhygienic and poor sanitary conditions, which is a threat to public safety.  The Acting Regional Head of the FDA, Abel Ndego, who gave the caution, said the Authority has several regulatory and administrative actions ranging from warning letters to closure of facilities, administrative fines and charges, and prosecution.   “Ultimately, the onus lies on the FDA to ensure public health and safety, and we will not let you make money at the expense of people’s lives,” he told sachet water producers drawn from across the Region at a sensitisation programme organised by the FDA in Bolgatanga.  The programme offered the Authority the opportunity to share ideas on best practices on what was recommended per the provisions of guidelines and international standards […]

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Nigerian Man Busted Smuggling Hepatitis B Drugs at Aflao Border

A 35-year-old Nigerian man, Obinna Robinson, has been arrested by a joint security team at the Aflao Border for allegedly smuggling a large quantity of Hepatitis B medication into Ghana.Robinson was intercepted on Tuesday, March 11, around 9:00 AM while driving a Sienna vehicle with registration number ENU 369 ZG, belonging to Nigeria’s Amadel Transport Company. Upon inspection, authorities discovered 1,200 ampoules of Euvax B, Eupenta injection, and Hepatitis B vaccine hidden in various compartments of the vehicle, including the door panels and spare tire section.The routine security check involved officials from the Food and Drugs Authority (FDA), Narcotics Control Commission, Customs Division of the Ghana Revenue Authority, and other agencies. The suspect was taken into custody, while the vehicle and drugs were seized for further investigation.Volta Regional FDA Head, Gordon Akurugu, emphasized that drugs must only enter the country […]

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