W/R FDA disposes GH¢100,000 worth of seized goods

The Western Regional Directorate of the Foods and Drugs Authority (FDA) has safely disposed of 1.5 metric tonnes of seized goods at the landfill site in Sofokrom.

Mr Francis Edem Odum, Principal Officer, said the post market surveillance saw these non-compliant products — substandard, falsified, and expired products — seized.

The seized goods worth GH¢100,000 were only for the third quarter of the year 2025.

Mr Odum urged manufacturers to register their goods with the authority while encouraging retailers to demand proper documentation from manufacturers.

He advised them to always check constantly to avoid expired products on their shelves.

Mr Odum added that, “always look out for the registration certificate for both local and imported goods”.

The Principal Officer said there were administrative and spot fines coupled with prosecution in some cases and advised manufacturers to do the right things in the supply chain.

He said the FDA would continue with its post market surveillance duties to safeguard the health of consumers.

Mr Solomon Kwabena Boni, the Public Relations Officer of the Western Regional FDA, indicated that the Public Health mandated the authority to undertake such exercises to protect the health of the consumer.

He said the “Love Your Health” campaign by the authority would work around massive education and sensitisation to safeguard the health of the public.
—GNA

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