Ghana: FAIRS Country Report

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In this year’s FAIRS Report, Post is providing information on the regulations and procedures for the importation of food and agricultural products to Ghana. The Food and Drugs Authority (FDA) is the national authority responsible for ensuring food safety and regulations as well as to promote public health throughout the country. Various updates have been made in this report, including changes on other specific standards, general labeling requirements for pre-packed foods and import procedures. Post also notes the Economic Community of West African States’ five-band common external tariff, which came into effect in Ghana on February 1, 2016.

Ghana: FAIRS Country Report

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