FDA Ghana hosts regional study visit to strengthen regulatory capacity
The Food and Drugs Authority (FDA) of Ghana recently concluded a month-long study visit in partnership with the Global Health Policy Program (GHPP). This initiative brought together regulators from The Gambia, Liberia, and Sierra Leone for hands-on training in pharmaceutical regulation, aimed at enhancing public health systems across Africa. Leadership and Vision FDA Ghana’s Chief […]
FDA observes significant improvement in sudan dyes adulteration in palm oil
By: Rachel Kakraba The Food and Drugs Authority, FDA, says its 2023 nationwide monitoring of Sudan dyes adulteration in palm oil has showed significant improvement over that of 2022. It said ninety-three out of the 114 sampling sites, were free from adulteration. On regional compliance, the FDA, revealed that Western, Ahafo, Bono East, Oti, Savannah, North East, […]
FDA allays concerns over AstraZeneca COVID-19 vaccine safety in Ghana
The Food and Drugs Authority (FDA) has said the AstraZeneca vaccine, sold as Covishield and Vaxzevria, was one of six COVID-19 vaccines granted Emergency Use Authorization (EUA) in February 2021. “The EUA process allows for the availability of essential medical products during public health emergencies through a stringent, expedited process that ensures safety, quality, and […]
FDA nabs drug peddler in Tumu
The Upper West Regional Office of the Food and Drugs Authority (FDA), acting on intelligence, has arrested a suspected drug peddler in Tumu in the Sissala East Municipality. The suspect, Abdul-Razak Kudus, aged about 35 years, was arrested for selling unregistered herbal drugs in Tumu and its enclave to unsuspected consumers. Mr Kelvin Dafaari, the […]
FDA warns hospitals, pharmacies against administering Beltocin and Vernetocin injections
By: Precious Okure-Asamoah The Food and Drugs Authority (FDA) has issued a statement warning the public against Beltocin and Vernetocin injections (Oxytocin 10IU/ML). The Authority has, therefore, recalled those medicines, which were imported by Hills Pharmacy and Alpha Duo Pharma Ltd. The Authority in a statement released Tuesday, September 26, 2023 said the product quality […]
Advocating Consumer Safety at FDA Scientific Forum
By Abigail Asiamah The Director of Business Development and International Partnerships at Food and Drugs Board Authority, Kwame Dei Asamoah-Okyere, has been providing highlights to the Food and Drugs Authority (FDA) Scientific Forum, which will be held on September 14, 2023, to provide a platform for stakeholders to bolster regulatory science and safeguard public health. […]
FDA warns against Turkish-brand tablets in pharmacies
By Precious Okure-Asamoah The Food and Drugs Authority (FDA), has released a statement on the unregistered Turkish brand of Galus Met Tablet (Vidalipin Metformin Hydrochloride 50 mg/1000 mg) being sold in some pharmacies in Ghana. The FDA is cautioning the public that the affected products with only Turkish inscriptions have not been registered. The FDA, […]
Desist from adulterating food or face prosecution – FDA
The Food and Drugs Authority (FDA) has cautioned players in the food chain, particularly market women/food vendors, to desist from the persistent adulteration of food and ingredients or face prosecution. The Authority observed that the contamination of food with chemicals and other substances to deceive buyers and maximise profit had become rife in some markets […]
FDA meets with Nalerigu Business Union to ensure compliance
By: Joyce Kantam Kolamong The Food and Drugs Authority (FDA), has bemoaned the rate at which certain foods are adulterated for human consumption in recent times. The Authority says some common food products adulterated include, but are not limited to, the adulteration of palm oil with Sudan Dyes, milled pepper with sawdust, and agushe with […]
Palm Oil Adulteration: FDA to kick-start implementation of Palm Oil traceability system
By: Franklin ASARE-DONKOH The Ghana Food and Drugs Authority (FDA), Artisanal Palm Oil Millers and Outgrowers Association, and stakeholders will meet to start the implementation of the palm oil traceability system. The palm oil traceability system will help to identify culprits along the supply chain. The Ghana Food and Drugs Authority’s (FDA) traceability system will […]
