Safeguarding Health for Over 2 decades.
Established in 1997, the Food and Drugs Authority (FDA) draws its mandate from Part 6, 7 and 8 of the Public Health Act, 2012 (Act 851), to provide and enforce standards for the manufacture, import, export, sale and distribution of food, drugs (herbal/allopathic/veterinary), cosmetics, medical devices, household chemical substances, tobacco and tobacco products, blood and blood products and the regulation of Clinical Trials in a bid to safeguard public health and safety.
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Programmes
The Food and Drugs Authority (FDA) has launched several initiatives aimed at promoting health and safety. The Progressive Licensing Scheme (PLS) supports small-scale food processing facilities to meet FDA standards. The Take Back Unwanted Medicines (TBUM) program ensures the safe disposal of unused medications. The Youth Drug Prevention initiative aims to reduce drug use among young people. The Buy Ghana, Love Ghana Campaign promotes the patronage of made-in-Ghana products. Lastly, the FDA conducts annual Blood Donation exercises as part of its Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR), helping to stock the national blood bank.
