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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,…

18 Jan

FDA Ban On Celebrity Alcoholic Advert: Supreme Court To Deliver Judgment April 10

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The Supreme Court has fixed April 10, 2024 to deliver judgement on the case in which Mark Darlington Osae has filed a suit against directives that banned celebrities in alcoholic advertisements. The Food and Drugs Authority (FDA), had issued a directive that placed a ban on celebrities from advertising for alcoholic beverages. A seven member panel of the apex Court chaired by Chief Justice, Gertrude Torkornoo on Wednesday, January 17, fixed the date after hearing all parties in the matter. With the exception of the Counsel for the Applicant, Bobby Banson who pointed to the panel of one other authority…

17 Jan

Court Sets Date To Rule On FDA’s Ban On Celebs Endorsing Alcoholic Beverages

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The Supreme Court will on April 10, 2024 deliver judgement on the case requesting cancellation of Food and Drugs Authority (FDA) Board’s directive against alcoholic advertisement by celebrities. The date was fixed by a seven-member panel of the Supreme Court chaired by Chief Justice Gertrude Torkornoo on Wednesday, January 17, 2024. The Food and Drugs Authority (FDA) in 2015 effected a directive meant to regulate the use of alcohol among Ghanaians. That aspect of their guidelines bars celebrities from advertising for alcoholic beverages. The Authority had explained that due to the influential nature of these showbiz personalities, alcoholic advertisements they are involved…

14 Jan

FDA Debunks Old Myth About Frying Plantain Chips With ‘Olonka’ Bags

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There is a perception that a popular Ghanaian street food/delicacy, plantain chips is fried by putting polythene bags locally known as “olonka rubbers” in the oil to achieve their crispy nature. Plantain chips are a snack made from fresh ripe or unripe plantain that is sliced in very flat sizes and fried till they are crispy. This myth about how they are fried with polythene has been an old myth that keeps resurfacing. It is often sold on the streets of Accra and despite the concept being widely spread Ghanaians still enjoy the snack. The Food and Drugs Authority has…

18 Dec

FDA Confiscates, Destroys Expired Post Pills, Aphrodisiac, Milk, Others

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The Western North Regional Food and Drugs Authority (FDA) has confiscated and burned unwholesome items from various shops across the nine districts in the region. As part of the measures to flash out unwholesome items from the markets, the Western North Regional Food and Drug Authority embarked on an inspection exercise of shops in the region. This is to ensure consumers don’t buy contaminated, expired and unapproved products from the market. Speaking to Adom News’ Augustine Boah, the Western North Regional Director of FDA, Albert Ankomah said the items collected were worth three tonnes. He mentioned that, some of the…

18 Dec

FDA Cautions Public Against Poisonous Products During Festive Season

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The Food and Drugs Authority (FDA) has advised the public to be vigilant about poisonous products on the market during the Christmas festivities. In purchasing products for the festivities, the FDA wants the public to be cautious against the purchase and consumption of potentially poisonous products. This was because during the festive season most items were often marketed under the guise of promotions and discounted prices. A Principal Regulatory Officer at the FDA in the Central Region, Francisca Obeng in an interview with the Ghana News Agency (GNA), revealed that that products nearing expiration were frequently dumped onto the market…

16 Nov

Sarkodie Drags FDA To Supreme Court

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Ghanaian rapper, Sarkodie was in the Supreme Court yesterday to challenge a guideline by the Food and Drugs Authority (FDA) prohibiting celebrities and well-known personalities from advertising for alcoholic products. The case was filed by Mark Darlington Osae, Manager of Hiplife artistes -Reggie ‘N’ Bollie, and Skrewfaze. It is the case of the plaintiff that the guideline by the FDA is unconstitutional as it violated the right against discrimination as guaranteed by Article 17 of the 1992 Constitution. Article 17(1) of the Constitution stipulates that all persons shall be equal before the law, while Article 17(2) states that “a person shall not…

20 Oct

Don’t Wrap Kenkey In Polythene – FDA Sensitises Yamoransa Traders

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The Central Regional office of the Food and Drugs Authority (FDA) has sensitised producers of Fante kenkey at Yamoransa not to use polythene to wrap the food before cooking. The programme led by the Regional Head, Francisca Obeng, was aimed at educating Fante kenkey producers in Yamoransa and neighbouring communities about the health effects of using polythene to package the local delicacy. She emphasised that, the plastics could potentially release harmful chemicals into the food, posing health hazards to consumers. Madam Obeng recommended the use of traditional wrapping materials such as dried plantain or banana leaves since they are natural and do…

07 Aug

FDA Extends Food Safety Education To Millers In New Juaben South

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In its latest efforts to improve food hygiene and safety practices, the Eastern Regional Office of the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has extended its educational outreach to millers in the New Juaben South Municipality. The programme was designed with the objective of providing millers with the essential knowledge and skills required to follow established hygienic practices and ensure the production of safe and high-quality food products. By providing this comprehensive training and guidance, the FDA seeks to promote a culture of food safety within Ghana’s milling industry, ultimately safeguarding public health and consumer confidence. Ms. Anita Owusu-Kuffour, Eastern Regional…

13 Jul

Alert! FDA Cautions Public Against Three Unregistered Water Products

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The Food and Drugs Authority (FDA) has cautioned the public against the consumption of some three water products manufactured by Samdoe Enterprise located at Community 18 on the Spintex Road in Accra. This follows a shutdown of the company due to the non-adherence to safety and quality conditions in the production of the products. The products are Perfect Ice Drinking Water, Aqua Link Drinking Water and Leaders Drinking Water. “The Authority’s Inspection Team uncovered major safety and quality issues, including operation in an unsuitable wooden structure, presence of open drains with algae and fungi growth, dirty filters, and no pest…