Tag: GSA
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Don’t shortchange customers; use standardized measurements – Traders told
Traders have been advised not to shortchange consumers by embracing standardized measurement in the markets. The Ghana Standards Authority which is encouraging the traders says this is to ensure trade facilitation and guarantee the protection of both consumers and traders. John Opoku Danquah is the Acting Head of Scientific Metrology at the Ghana Standards Authority;…
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GSA to clamp down on sub-standard cables, electrical products dealers
The Ghana Standards Authority (GSA) is moving to crack the whip on businesses defaulting in the sale of standardized cables and electrical products. In the coming days, the Authority will be deploying over 200 chartered trained officers into various markets to enforce standards compliance. Director General of Ghana Standards Authority, Prof. Alexander Dodoo at a…
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Prof. Alex Dodoo heads African Organisation for Standardisation
The Director General of the Ghana Standards Authority (GSA), Professor Alex Dodoo has been sworn-in as the President of the African Organization for Standardization (ARSO). This was revealed at the 28th General Assembly of the continental standards body in Yaounde, Cameroun, on 30th June, 2022. He will succeed Charles Booto à Ngon of Cameroon after…
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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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GSA to retain NABCO trainees to support nationwide enforcement exercise
The Ghana Standards Authority (GSA) has taken steps to retain trainees assigned to the organization under the Nation Builders Corps (NABCO) as it gears up to embark on a massive nationwide standards enforcement drive. The 189 NABCO graduates will support the exercise which seeks to ensure full compliance with the country’s regulations on standards to…
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Shippers’ Authority hints of regional standardization of port charges
The Ghana Shippers’ Authority (GSA) has hinted of moves to standardize ports charges in the sub-region. The move according to the GSA is part of efforts to streamline port charges for the benefit of shippers in the wake of the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) agreement. The Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of the GSA,…
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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,…
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Fuel under-delivery: More OMCs to compensate consumers
More Oil Marketing Companies (OMCs) which had retail outlets which were cited as shortchanging consumers are to replenish the quantities to their respective customers within the coming days. That is the assurance from the Chamber of Petroleum Consumers, COPEC. The move follows series of negotiations and the need to give value for money despite complying…
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Enforcing Standards: GSA, Nestle form strategic partnership
The Ghana Standards Authority (GSA) has signed a Memorandum of Understanding, MoU with Nestle Ghana Limited to improve standards of food products. The agreement will among others see the two institutions share knowledge, personnel and skills on new methods of production which are expected to be of the quality expected by the Ghana Standards Authority.…
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GREDA demands names of substandard cable brands
Real estate industry players have joined calls for the Ghana Standards Authority (GSA) to publish names of substandard electrical cable brands on the Ghanaian market. The industry fears for the worse should developers continue to use unapproved cables which will ultimately put the lives of people at risk. A recent inspection by the GSA has…