The Upper West Regional office of the Food and Drugs Authority (FDA) is calling for stiffer penalties for individuals involved in the illegal sale and abuse of Tramadol and other unregistered medicines. Speaking at a drug abuse sensitisation programme organised by Aware Minds Foundation for basic school pupils on Friday, 18 July, FDA Regional Director, […]
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Prof Kwabena Opuni appointed acting CEO of FDA
The Food and Drugs Authority (FDA) has announced the appointment of Professor Kwabena Frimpong-Manso Opuni as its new acting Chief Executive Officer, with effect from today, Monday, 14th July 2025. According to a Facebook post shared by the FDA, Professor Opuni, who previously served as Chairman of the FDA’s Board, succeeds Dr Delese Darko, who […]
FDA explains extension of best-before date for ‘expired’ rice
The Director of Legal and Corporate Affairs for the Food and Drugs Authority (FDA), Joseph Yaw-Bernie, has clarified why the best-before date on the rice allegedly repackaged by Lamens Investment Africa and distributed to Senior High Schools was extended. Speaking on Joy FM‘s Middaynews on Thursday, November 21, Mr Yaw-Bernie explained that the date was revised […]
Supreme Court to deliver judgment on FDA’s ban on celebrity alcohol endorsement today
The Supreme Court is expected to deliver its judgment in the case requesting cancellation of Food and Drugs Authority (FDA)’s directive against alcoholic advertisement by celebrities today, June 19. This is after a seven-member panel of the Supreme Court chaired by Chief Justice Gertrude Torkornoo deferred judgment on the matter for the second time. The […]
Verna Mineral water product recall
The company that produces Verna mineral water has initiated a product recall from the market following some factory defect. Products that are being recalled have the batch numbers TW/5 20:14 B, TW/5 20: 15 B, TW/5 20: 16 B, TW/ 5 20: 17 B, TW/ 5 20: 22 B. In a statement issued by the […]
Poor hygiene and storage practices led to Marwako food poisoning – Food and Drugs Authority
The Food and Drugs Authority (FDA) has disclosed the outcome of its investigation into the recent incidence of food poisoning at the East Legon branch of Marwako Foods. According to the FDA, it discovered poor sanitation, poor storage and microbial infestation as the causes of the incident. In a statement issued on Monday, June 13, […]
Root cause of food contamination at Marwako unknown – FDA
The Food and Drugs Authority (FDA) has said the process to establish the root cause of the recent food contamination at Marwako Restaurant at the East Legon branch has been “unfortunately hampered by the unapproved and unilateral decision of the management of Marwako to destroy some of the food items whilst the investigation was in progress.” […]
FDA moves to probe alleged food poisoning cases by Marwako Food customers
The Food and Drugs Authority (FDA) is ready to probe the cases of alleged food poisoning by some customers of Marwako Food on social media. Responding to a tweet, the Authority requested of the aggrieved customer; “Can you kindly DM us the details and your contact number. We are interested. Sorry for the inconvenience”. Marwako, […]
FDA recalls contaminated pet foods from market
The Food and Drugs Authority (FDA) has cautioned the public about contaminated pet foods on the market. Subsequently, the FDA says there is a recall of various brands of pet foods manufactured by Midwestern Pet Foods, Indiana in the United States of America (USA) which are already in the Ghanaian market. According to the FDA, […]
FDA tightens measures to prevent importation of unregistered products through Ghana’s ports
The Food and Drugs Authority of Ghana says from the 1st of February 2021, it will begin the strict enforcement of registration activities on imports before clearance at the country’s ports. According to the Head of the Imports and Exports Control Division of the FDA, Emmanuel Yaw Kwarteng, who was speaking on Eye on Port, […]
CR: FDA destroys seized COA-FS, assorted items in Cape Coast
The Central Regional Office of the Food and Drugs Authority (FDA) has destroyed quantities of seized COA-FS food supplement and other assorted items declared as unwholesome to safeguard public health and safety. The four tons of destroyed items valued at GH¢54,300.00 included all five brands of product areas regulated by the Authority – food products, […]
WHO lists FDA as Africa’s second best regulator
The Food and Drugs Authority (FDA) has been rated a World Health Organization (WHO) Level Three listed institution. By the rating, the FDA has attained a level of maturity after meeting 267 WHO benchmarks backed by documentations as a stable, well-functioning and integrated regulatory system. BestNewsGH.com can report that for attaining the WHO Level Three, […]