The Importers and Exporters Association of Ghana (IEAG) has received concerns from members within the importing community regarding reported delays in the issuance of Food and Drugs Authority (FDA) import codes/permits for regulated consignments at the ports. According to affected importers, some consignments have remained uncleared because the required FDA process has not been completed, […]
A new study has revealed alarming levels of lead, cadmium, and mercury contamination in some food and cosmetic products across the country’s 16 regions. The study, conducted by the Food and Drugs Authority (FDA) and the United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF), assessed 1,691 samples of turmeric, cereal mixes, bentonite clay also known as ayilo, kohl […]
The Food and Drugs Authority (FDA) has ordered the immediate suspension of Tasty Tom Enriched Tomato Mix production after an investigation revealed serious lapses in manufacturing standards at Nutrifoods Ghana Limited’s facility. The regulator has also mandated a full recall of all canned products and specific batches of the 380g and 1.05kg pouches due to […]
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, […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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, […]
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.” […]
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, […]
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, […]
