FDA clarifies: No ban on Saltpetre yet, awaiting scientific evidence
By Rachel Kakraba It is loved by many for the magic it gives to their meals. Used since time immemorial in traditional Ghanaian homes, it is worth finding out more about, this condiment called “saltpetre”. Are suggestions from a cross-section of the public linking Saltpetre to food poisoning founded? Is there any regulatory policy on […]
FDA intensifies market surveillance at Kwahu
Officers of the Eastern Regional Office of the Food and Drugs Authority, FDA have continued with their market surveillance activities at Kwahu. Officials say this has become necessary following troupes of people and concentration of activities during the Easter Holidays. The action is to provide direct education to consumers and also to pick first hand […]
6,700 Ghanaians die each year from tobacco use
Story: Franklin ASARE-DONKOH An assessment conducted by the Ministry of Health, the Food and Drug Authority (FDA), the Secretariat of the World Health Organization (WHO) Framework Convention on Tobacco Control (FCTC) (Convention Secretariat), WHO and the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) has revealed that more than 800,000 Ghanaians continue to smoke and every year, tobacco […]
FDA probes case of casualties in Oyibi after victims ate popular ‘waakye’
By: Rebecca Ekpe The Food and Drugs Authority says it is investigating the case where it had been reported that at least five people have allegedly died after eating a meal of rice and beans, popularly known as waakye, bought from a food joint at Oyibi Bush Canteen Junction in Accra, according to the Daily […]
FDA warns against unwholesome foods as festive season approaches
By: Razak Baba As the Christmas festivities gradually approaches, the Food and Drugs Authority, FDA has warned consumers to be wary of the kind of food products being bought in the open market. This is because some wholesalers and retailers sell unwholesome products to unsuspecting consumers during such festive seasons, which can be harmful to […]
FDA warns against middle men
By: Gloria Anderson To ensure that products from Ghana meets European Union (EU) standards and requirements under the Economic Partnership Agreements, staff and beneficiaries of the Ghana Enterprises Agency have undergone training on the Economic Partnership Agreements and the benefits the EPA’s offer to Ghanaian business. The participants numbering about 60 came from companies that […]
Journalists who report on Food and Drugs to receive more support following GJA’s meeting with FDA
By Rebecca Ekpe The Food and Drugs Administration, FDA has acknowledged the greater task in its domain with the coming on stream of multiple media outlets, especially new media. Besides deploying new media tools to manage the space, it has also relied heavily on collaboration, partnerships and networking to achieve its goals. It is in […]
Report Advertisement which contravenes Schedule V diseases as specified in the Public Health Act – FDA
By: Franklin ASARE-DONKOH The management of the Food and Drugs Authority (FDA) is urging the public to report any advertisements which contravene Schedule V diseases as specified in the Public Health Act (Act 851). The call was contained in a release that seems to be a direct response to follow-up questions made by the Stroke […]
Ghana’s vaccine production roadmap sets sail
By Yvonne Atilego A €2.84 million project for the institutional and technical strengthening of the Food and Drugs Authority (FDA), towards Vaccine production has been launched in Accra. The project to be implemented over a 27-month-period is aimed at supporting the FDA in regulating vaccine manufacturing, and ensure that the FDA has enhanced capacity with […]
FDA on quality of sachet water; urges public to look out for embossment on products
By: Mary Atule Azure The Food and Drugs Authority (FDA), has reacted to media reports on the poor quality and safety of sources of water used for sachet water production in the country and the need for the FDA to be vigilant. The Authority reminds the public of its responsibility to protect consumers, as mandated […]
