Tag: FDA
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Palm Oil Adulteration: FDA introduces traceability system to rid supply chain of culprits
The Ghana Food and Drugs Authority (FDA) has introduced a traceability system for products in the country to help enhance food safety issues and safeguard the health and safety of the consuming public. This follows a recent survey carried out by the Authority which reveals that palm oil adulteration has now reached 23%, an indication…
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Shippers’ Authority, FDA partner to tackle non-tariff barriers impeding trade facilitation
As part of measures to improve processing of documents at the port, the Ghana Shippers’ Authority (GSA) has partnered the Food and Drugs Authority (FDA) to sensitize shippers on ways to address import permit application challenges. The move is part of efforts to tackle the growing Non-Tariff Barriers (NTBs) as well as support trade facilitation.…
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Nestle temporarily withdraws Ideal & Carnation milk off the shelves
Following the public outburst over the content of some of Nestle Ghana’s milk products, the leading consumables manufacturer has decided to take all its Ideal evaporated milk and Carnation tea creamer off the shelves temporarily. According to a press statement released by the company, this move is part of efforts towards ensuring customers get the…
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We are committed to retrieving and replacing defective milk products – Nestle
Social Media has been awash with complaints from some consumers of Nestle’s Ideal and Carnation milk over the content they found in the tins and sachets. The Food and Drugs Board subsequently after some laboratory analysis stated that the products were not harmful and had coagulated due to the low heat stability of the type…
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Almost 60,000 cans of coagulated Nestle milk cans retrieved – FDA
The Food and Drugs Authority (FDA) says it has directed Nestle Ghana Limited to initiate processes to recall some of its defective batches of tin milk on the market. This follows some complaints by consumers of coagulation of Ideal and Carnation milk products on the market. The FDA has revealed in a statement that although…
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FDA to sanction individuals who sell expired goods during Christmas
The Foods and Drugs Authority (FDA) says it will sanction businesses and individuals who take advantage of the upcoming Christmas season to sell expired and substandard food products. FDA is further urging the general public especially consumers of confectionery and frozen foods, to be on the lookout for expired products on the market before, during…
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FDA collaborates with GEPA to boost export trade
The Food and Drugs Authority (FDA) has welcomed the collaboration with the Ghana Export Promotion Authority’s Impact Hub initiative which is intended to provide relevant trade information to the Ghanaian export community to boost the country’s export trade. The facility christened the GEPA Impact Hub, and located at the African Trade House, Headquarters of AfCFTA…
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FDA deploys team to markets to prevent sale of fish washed ashore at Osu
The Food and Drugs Authority (FDA) has dispatched an inspection team to markets in parts of the capital, Accra following the washing ashore of some fish at the Osu Castle beach. The team has been sent to monitor the Osu Mandela market in the Korle-Klottey municipality, in particular. This move, according to the FDA is…
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FDA warns against consumption of washed-ashore fish as lab investigations begin
The Food and Drugs Authority (FDA) has warned the public against consuming any suspicious fish following reports that the fish washed ashore at the Osu Castle beach may have been sent to various markets. According to the Authority, it has also begun laboratory investigations to ascertain whether such fish are good for consumption or not.…
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FDA cautions public against fake COVID-19 vaccines
The Food and Drugs Authority (FDA) has asked the public not to patronise products offered online supposedly being advertised as COVID-19 vaccines. The FDA issued the alert in a statement released on Tuesday, March 9, 2021. According to the FDA, the alert has become necessary as a result of reports of the seizure of fake…