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Dangerous metals found in cereal mixes, creams, ayilo—FDA-UNICEF study reveals
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...
FDA sensitises herbal medicine manufacturers in Ahafo Region
The Food and Drugs Authority (FDA) has sensitised herbal medicine manufacturers in the Ahafo Region on the processes required to meet FDA standards.
Speaking at...
FDA targets 2,500 pints in national blood donation exercise to replenish stock
The Food and Drugs Authority (FDA) has embarked on a nationwide blood donation drive, aiming to collect over 2,500 pints of blood to significantly...
FDA receives 2 new laboratory equipment under Japanese gov’t-funded UNIDO ITEQ Project
The Food and Drugs Authority (FDA) has received two new laboratory equipment under the Improving the Technology and Quality Control Systems for Higher Value...
FDA recalls ‘Choice Irish Cream Flavoured Drink’ over undeclared drug
The Food and Drugs Authority (FDA) has ordered the immediate recall of Choice Irish Cream Flavoured Drink from the market after laboratory tests revealed...
Popular ‘Dadesen’ pots may cause cancer, kidney damage – FDA warns
The Eastern Regional Manager of the Food and Drugs Authority (FDA), Anita Owusu-Kuffour, has urged an immediate ban on locally made cooking pots, popularly...
FDA suspends operations of nine sachet water producers in Western North Region
The Food and Drugs Authority (FDA) has suspended the operations of nine sachet water producers in the Western North Region over an expired registration...
UNICEF, FDA study uncovers hidden lead poisoning threat in Ghana’s consumer products
A new study conducted by the Food and Drugs Authority (FDA) in collaboration with the United Nations Children's Fund (UNICEF) has uncovered alarming levels...
FDA fines pregnant woman GH¢25k for advertising unregistered products on TikTok
The Upper East Regional Office of the Food and Drugs Authority (FDA) has slapped a GH¢25,000.00 fine on a pregnant woman for advertising unregistered...
FDA disposes off unwholesome products in Central Region
The Central Regional Office of the Food and Drugs Authority (FDA) has disposed of some 29,435 unwholesome products in the region as part of its...
Nutrifoods resumes production and distribution of Tasty Tom after FDA’s evaluation
Nutrifoods Ghana Limited, a joint venture between Olam and Sanyo, has recommenced production and distribution of Tasty Tom Enriched Tomato Mix after a thorough...
FDA report reveals Lead and Mercury in turmeric, cereal mixes, and more
A National Summary Report on Heavy Metal Contaminant Assessment conducted by the Food and Drugs Authority (FDA) has revealed elevated levels of heavy metals...
FDA to inspect school food vendors’ certifications in Central Region
The Food and Drugs Authority (FDA) in the Central Region has announced plans to inspect the certifications of food vendors operating in schools to...
Opioids are essential for pain relief but pose a high addiction risk – FDA
The Head of the Substances of Abuse Department at the Food and Drugs Authority (FDA), Dr. Allotey-Pappoe, has cautioned that Ghana faces a growing...
Volta FDA intercepts large consignment of “Red” worth GH¢11.5m
The Volta Regional Directorate of the Food and Drugs Authority (FDA), in collaboration with security agencies, has intercepted a large consignment of Tapentadol Hydrochloride...
FDA calls for tougher penalties in fight against tramadol abuse
The Upper West Regional office of the Food and Drugs Authority (FDA) is calling for stiffer penalties for individuals involved in the illegal sale...
Homeopathic Practitioners Association congratulates Prof. Frimpong-Manso on FDA appointment
The Homeopathic Practitioners Association of Ghana has warmly congratulated Professor Kwabena Frimpong-Manso on his appointment as Acting Chief Executive Officer of the Food and...
Prof. Kwabena Opuni takes over as Acting CEO of FDA
President John Mahama has appointed Professor Kwabena Frimpong-Manso Opuni as the acting Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of the Food and Drugs Authority (FDA).
The appointment,...
NACOC, FDA uncover illegal cannabis-infused liqueur hub in Offinso
The Narcotics Control Commission (NACOC) and the Food and Drugs Authority (FDA) have uncovered an illegal cannabis-infused liqueur production hub hidden in a two-bedroom...
Kumasi Prisons begins manufacturing of FDA-approved sachet and bottled water
The Kumasi Central Prisons is harnessing the unique skills of its inmates after establishing a water manufacturing hub to produce sachet and bottled water.
According...
FDA destroys counterfeit pharmaceutical products worth GH₵42m
The Food and Drugs Authority (FDA) in the Volta Region has destroyed confiscated counterfeit pharmaceutical products worth GH₵42 million.
The seized items included aphrodisiacs, post-pills,...
FDA confiscates illicit drug products in Accra
The Food and Drugs Authority (FDA) has seized illicit and unregistered tobacco products from four facilities in Accra in a targeted operation.
The confiscated items...
FDA struggles to enforce recall of banned alcoholic drink
The Food and Drugs Authority (FDA) is facing significant enforcement hurdles in its efforts to remove the banned Grand Chateaux Sangria Forte from the...
FDA destroys GH¢522k worth of expired products in Upper East
The Upper East Regional Office of the Food and Drugs Authority (FDA) has safely disposed of expired, unwholesome, unregistered, and non-conforming regulated products worth...
FDA declares Kings Orange Flavoured Liqueur and Jupiter 1990 unsafe for consumption
The Food and Drugs Authority (FDA) has declared two alcoholic products, Kings Orange Flavoured Liqueur and Jupiter 1990, unsafe for consumption.
In a statement, the...
FDA and collaborators at the Aflao border nab woman with fake aphrodisiacs
Officials from the Food and Drugs Authority (FDA) and their collaborators at the Aflao border have arrested Hawa Fuseini, a passenger on a Nagode...
Ban importation of ‘Red’ to protect youth – Ras Kuuku to FDA, govt
Reggae/Dancehall artiste, Kojo Kurankye, popularly known as Ras Kuuku, is calling on the Food and Drugs Authority (FDA) and the government to urgently ban...
FDA intensifies crackdown on fake diapers amid growing health concerns
Ghana’s Food and Drugs Authority (FDA) has destroyed over one million counterfeit diapers that had infiltrated the local market.
The diapers, which were seized in...
FDA destroys massive haul of opioids seized in joint operation [Photos]
The Food and Drugs Authority (FDA) has begun the safe disposal of a significant quantity of unregistered, high-strength opioid drugs that were illegally imported...
FDA recalls Grand Chateaux Sangria Forte products over regulatory violations
The Food and Drugs Authority (FDA) has recalled Grand Chateaux Sangria Forte products, specifically the Tetra Pak (250ml) and Canned (330ml Pétillante) variants, after...
FDA suspends Aveo Pharmaceuticals’ certification over Opioid smuggling
The Food and Drugs Authority (FDA) has revoked the Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) certification of Aveo Pharmaceuticals, an Indian drug manufacturer, over its alleged...
FDA responds to BBC report on unapproved drug imports
The Food and Drugs Authority (FDA) has responded to a BBC Africa Eye investigation exposing the export of unapproved drugs containing tapentadol and carisoprodol...
Report tobacco users who smoke publicly – FDA advises
The Food and Drugs Authority is alarmed by tobacco users’ blatant disregard for regulations banning them from smoking in public spaces.
The Public Health Act...
FDA engages bar operators on tobacco control measures in Koforidua
As part of the Tobacco Policy Action Fund for Africa (TOPAFA) project, the Food and Drugs Authority (FDA), has organised a stakeholder engagement on...
FDA warns public against recruitment scams
The Food and Drugs Authority (FDA) has issued a notice warning the public about a rise in fake recruitment scams being carried out by...
‘Expired’ rice scandal: We’re ready to undergo audits – FDA
The Food and Drugs Authority (FDA) has expressed its willingness to undergo audits by local and international entities to validate its processes concerning allegations...
Lamens flouted some food safety laws in re-bagging rice – Former FDA Boss
A former Chief Executive Officer of the Food and Drugs Authority (FDA), Alhaji Hudu Mogtari has emphasized that Lamens Investments Africa Company Limited breached...
FDA justifies extension of expired rice for SHSs, says it’s safe and wholesome
The Food and Drugs Authority (FDA) has explained that it extended the best-before date for 22,000 bags of rice distributed to Senior High Schools...
We await FDA’s approval for students to process for commercial purposes – TVET Principal
As part of the drive to improve education, Member of Parliament (MP) for Atiwa East, Abena Osei Asare, has spearheaded the commissioning of the...
‘Expired’ rice scandal: FDA is complicit; top officials must be fired – Ablakwa
North Tongu MP and whistleblower in the expired rice scandal, Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa, has accused the Food and Drugs Authority (FDA) of facilitating the...