Upper East FDA Safely Destroys Expired, Unregistered Products
The Upper East Regional Office of the Food and Drugs Authority (FDA) has destroyed unwholesome, expired, and unregistered products valued at GH¢522,475.69, seized during market surveillance in the first quarter of 2025. These items, including food, pharmaceuticals, and cosmetics, were disposed of to protect public health, as announced by Acting Regional Head Abel Ndego.
Ndego emphasized the FDA’s mandate under the Public Health Act of 2012 to ensure only safe, high-quality products reach consumers. He warned that unregistered products, lacking verified safety and quality, are illegal to sell, distribute, or donate, posing risks like food poisoning or severe allergic reactions. Consumers are urged to verify product registration using FDA-assigned numbers or the Authority’s website.
The FDA is intensifying inspections, collaborating with law enforcement, and launching awareness campaigns to educate citizens on identifying and reporting unwholesome goods. Ndego called on businesses to comply with registration, labeling, and hygiene standards, stressing that non-compliance threatens public health and violates the law.
Recognizing its role as a public health gatekeeper, the FDA encourages consumers and businesses to report suspicious products via whistleblower channels. Ndego appealed for collective action to safeguard health, the environment, and the economy, reinforcing the Authority’s commitment to rigorous enforcement and public engagement.