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FDA Engages Bar Operators On Tobacco Control Measures In Koforidua
16 Dec

FDA Engages Bar Operators On Tobacco Control Measures In Koforidua

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As part of the Tobacco Policy Action Fund for Africa (TOPAFA) project, the Food and Drugs Authority (FDA), has organised a stakeholder engagement on tobacco control measures in the eastern regional capital, Koforidua. The meeting brought together hotel management, bar owners, restaurant operators, food vendors, and other entertainment service providers to discuss strategies to combat tobacco use. The TOPAFA project takes a unique approach to assisting qualifying governments in sub-Saharan African nations that have signed the World Health Organisation (WHO) Framework Convention on Tobacco Control. About 34 tobacco vendors and students attended the one-day programme to learn more about the…
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FDA Defends Best-Before-Date Extension On 22,000 Bags Of Rice For SHS Students
22 Nov

FDA Defends Best-Before-Date Extension On 22,000 Bags Of Rice For SHS Students

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The Food and Drugs Authority (FDA) has clarified its decision to extend the best-before-date for 22,000 bags of rice distributed to Senior High Schools (SHSs) across Ghana in February, stating that thorough quality assessments confirmed the rice remained safe for consumption. The FDA’s statement follows allegations by North Tongu MP, Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa, who claimed the rice, initially marked with a December 2023 best-before-date, was unwholesome and had been distributed after expiration. Mr Ablakwa also alleged that the National Food Buffer Stock Company (NAFCO) and Lamens Investments Africa Limited had collaborated to distribute expired rice, which had been repackaged in…
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FDA Warns Against Packaging And Distribution Of ‘Galamsey Water’
21 Oct

FDA Warns Against Packaging And Distribution Of ‘Galamsey Water’

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The Food and Drugs Authority (FDA) has issued a public warning against the packaging and distribution of water labeled as “galamsey water,” citing serious health risks linked to such practices. In a statement released on Monday, October 21, 2024, the FDA emphasized that this act violates the Public Health Act. “The FDA cautions that packaging unwholesome water not only jeopardizes public health but also poses significant risks to the population. It’s important to understand that a licensed facility for sachet water production cannot legally use its premises for any other products. Doing so breaches the Public Health Act, 2012 (Act…
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FDA Cracks Down on Contaminated Palm Oil: Vows to Protect Public Health
03 Sep

FDA Cracks Down on Contaminated Palm Oil: Vows to Protect Public Health

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In a bid to protect consumers from the dangers of contaminated palm oil, the Food and Drugs Authority (FDA) has issued a warning to the public, urging caution when purchasing palm oil products. The alert comes after the FDA discovered that some palm oil products on the market contain the harmful ‘Sudan Four’ dye, a cancer-causing industrial chemical banned from food products. The FDA’s Deputy Chief Executive Officer, Roderick Daddey-Adjei, expressed concern about the persistence of adulterated palm oil, despite the Authority’s efforts to combat the issue. “We are still not happy about that small percentage that is there, which…
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FDA Ordered To Pay Over GH¢93M To Tobinco Pharmaceuticals For Unlawful Destruction Of Drugs
13 Aug

FDA Ordered To Pay Over GH¢93M To Tobinco Pharmaceuticals For Unlawful Destruction Of Drugs

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The High Court in Accra (General Jurisdiction) on July 29, 2024, ordered the Food and Drugs Authority (FDA) to pay a total of GH¢93,905,760.79 million to Tobinco Pharmaceuticals Ltd for the unlawful destruction of unexpired drugs belonging to Tobinco. In 2014, the FDA confiscated pharmaceutical products imported to Ghana by Tobinco on grounds that the products were unwhole­some. In 2019, Tobinco sued FDA and asked the court to award cost against the FDA and declare its action as unlawful. Tobinco, the plaintiff judgement creditor in the suit was represented by Mr Philip Addison, of Addison Bright Sloane, Barristers, Solicitors, Consultants,…
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Volta Region FDA Office To Mark 20 Years Anniversary
22 Jul

Volta Region FDA Office To Mark 20 Years Anniversary

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The Food and Drugs Authority (FDA) until 2012, performed its duties of regulating activities of manufacturers and retailers across the country in two zones, according to the Public Health Act, 851, 2012. The Ashanti Regional office regulated the Northern sector while the Accra office controlled the southern sector. The Eastern/Volta office was subsequently, established in 2004. Mrs. Nora Nakie Tei-Larbi was the first Regional Head who administered operations from 2004-2008. She was succeeded by Roderick Daddy Adjei, whose tenure spanned between 2008 and 2015. Eugene Addo was appointed the head of the region from 2015 to 2018. Some key founding…
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Supreme Court Throws Out Suit Callenging FDA Guideline On Using Celebrities For Advertising Alcoholic Products
19 Jun

Supreme Court Throws Out Suit Callenging FDA Guideline On Using Celebrities For Advertising Alcoholic Products

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The Supreme Court on Wednesday threw out a suit, which sought to challenge the Food and Drugs Authority (FDA) guideline on using celebrities for advertising alcoholic products. Graphic Online's Justice Agbenorsi reports from the court that the Supreme Court by a 5-2 majority decision thrown out a suit challenging a guideline by the Food and Drugs Authority (FDA) which prohibits celebrities and well-known personalities from being used for advertising alcoholic products. In a ruling Wednesday, a seven member panel of the apex court, Justice Gertrude Torkonoo, held that the FDA guideline is not  unreasonable neither does it contradict Article 17…
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Supreme Court To Deliver Judgment On FDA’s Ban On Celebrity Alcohol Endorsement Today
19 Jun

Supreme Court To Deliver Judgment On FDA’s Ban On Celebrity Alcohol Endorsement Today

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The Supreme Court is expected to deliver its judgment in the case requesting the cancellation of the Food and Drugs Authority (FDA)’s directive against alcoholic advertisements by celebrities today, June 19. This is after a seven-member panel of the Supreme Court chaired by Chief Justice Gertrude Torkornoo deferred judgment on the matter for the second time. The Food and Drugs Authority (FDA) in 2015 effected a directive meant to regulate the use of alcohol among Ghanaians. However, aspects of their guidelines prevent celebrities from advertising for alcoholic beverages. The Authority had explained that due to the influential nature of these…
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Court Defers Ruling On FDA’s Ban On Celebs Endorsing Alcoholic Beverages
10 Apr

Court Defers Ruling On FDA’s Ban On Celebs Endorsing Alcoholic Beverages

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The Supreme Court has deferred its judgment in the case in which Mark Darlington Osae has filed a suit against directives that banned celebrities in alcoholic advertisements to April 24, 2024. The apex Court panel of seven had fixed Wednesday, April 10, for its judgement. However, uncertainties surrounding the date for the celebration of the Eid-ul-Fitr following a month of Ramadan fast played a part in the adjournment. The Food and Drugs Authority(FDA), had issued a directive that placed a ban on celebrities from advertising for alcoholic beverages. The FDA’s directives which barred the use of celebrities in plugging alcoholic beverages…
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FDA Warns On The Importation Of Unhygienic Baby Diapers
08 Apr

FDA Warns On The Importation Of Unhygienic Baby Diapers

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The Food and Drugs Authority (FDA) has issued a warning regarding the importation of unregistered and unhygienic baby diapers. The Authority in a statement on April, 8 mentioned that the importation of such diapers, also known as bale diapers, is strictly prohibited in the country. Importers, manufacturers, and distributors of baby diapers are reminded that unregistered and poor-quality baby diapers will be confiscated and disposed of safely at the importer’s cost. “FDA wishes to remind manufacturers, importers, and distributors of baby diapers that baby diapers, popularly known as bale diapers, are not permitted into the country. The importation of unregistered,…
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