The Food and Drugs Authority (FDA) has taken a decisive step to safeguard public health by disposing of a staggering 4.8 tonnes of expired, unwholesome, and unregistered products at the Nkanfoa Landfill site in Cape Coast.
According to reports obtained by Happyghana.com, the confiscated items encompassed a wide range of products, including 1.65 tonnes of herbal medicines, 1.45 tons of allopathic medicines, 1.3 tonnes of food products, 0.28 tonnes of cosmetics, and 0.12 tonnes of household chemicals.
These products, deemed hazardous to the health of consumers, were seized from various traders during rigorous market surveillance exercises conducted within the Central Region between January and September 2023.
Additionally, some of the products were voluntarily surrendered by responsible wholesalers and retailers in accordance with Part 7, Section 132 of the Public Health Act, 2012, Act 851, demonstrating their commitment to public safety.
The FDA Regional Director, Francisca Obeng, emphasized the FDA’s dedication to eradicating unwholesome products from the market, protecting the public from potential health risks.
Director Obeng issued a stern warning to traders, urging them to cease the sale of such products to the unsuspecting public, cautioning that those who disregard these warnings would face legal consequences.
