Tag: Food and Drugs Authority
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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 cautions palm oil producers against usage of Sudan IV
The Chief Executive Officer of the Food and Drugs Authority (FDA), Delese Mimi Darko, has cautioned oil palm producers in Ghana to desist from the use of Sudan IV in oil palm production. She made the call at the launch of the Artisanal Palm Oil app in Accra last week. Mimi Darko acknowledged the good…
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FDA recalls contaminated pet food over death of animals
The Food and Drugs Authority (FDA) is cautioning the general public about the contamination of various pet foods manufactured by Midwestern PetFoods, Indiana in the United States of America. The FDA in a press release dated 18th February 2021, stated that the pet foods have been recalled due to the presence of high aflatoxin contamination…
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Local manufacturers urged to pay attention to product labelling
Local manufacturers have been advised to pay attention to their labelling before submitting products for certification. According to regulatory agencies, improper labelling affects the registration and certification process compelling such agencies to deny manufacturers product certification. At an SME training workshop in Tamale, manufacturers at the Food and Drugs Authority noted that most Small and…
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FDA warns against importation of unregistered products
The Food and Drugs Authority (FDA) has cautioned importers against the act of bringing into the country, unregistered products. This warning follows the alarming rate at which products continue to arrive in the country without meeting the proper requirements. “The Food and Drugs Authority has noted with grave concern the rate at which some importers…
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Don’t purchase unapproved COVID-19 vaccine – FDA cautions public
The Food and Drugs Authority has urged the general public to desist from buying any COVID-19 vaccine from health facilities. According to the Authority, its attention has been drawn to the fact that “some unscrupulous members of the business community are peddling information on the sale of COVID-19 vaccines to hospitals and other health facilities”.…
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Christmas sales: FDA to intensify surveillance to prevent sale of unwholesome products
Prior to the Christmas celebrations in December, Ghanaian markets are expected to be flooded with a lot of imported products. The Food and Drugs Authority (FDA) in anticipation of the arrival of different types of goods before and during the season has pledged to intensify its presence and surveillance activities at the ports and markets…
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FDA outlines measures to help local cosmetics manufacturers to register their products
The Food and Drugs Authority (FDA) has urged local manufacturers of cosmetics and household chemical substances to register with the Authority. The Authority has over the years had challenges with product registration due to financial challenges that start-ups face, and the inherent difficulties in meeting regulatory requirements prior to market authorization. As part of efforts…
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GSA cautions against hazardous insecticide production hub at Odorkor
The Ghana Standards Authority (GSA) has called for a multi-stakeholder approach, to rid the community of Odorkor Maclean of all insecticide production units to save lives as well as protect the health of thousands of residents. The community, located off the Kaneshie-Mallam stretch and within the Okaikoi South Municipal Assembly of the Greater Accra region,…