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Functions of FDA, Ghana

  • Functions of FDA, Ghana

The functions of the FDA as spelt out in parts six (6), seven (7) and eight (8) of the Public Health Act, 2012 (ACT 851) Act 851; these are reflected by the respective Technical Divisions and Departments as well as Regional Offices within the organization. The daily activities of all operational units of the FDA find their place within the following:

  1. 1. Enforce standards for human (allopathic and herbal) and veterinary drugs, food, biological products, cosmetics, medical devices, household chemical substances, clinical trials, and the control and use of tobacco products.
    2. Register food, human (allopathic and herbal) and veterinary drugs, biological products, cosmetics, household chemical substances and tobacco products.
    3. License facilities for manufacture and storage, and vehicles for the transportation of FDA regulated products.
    4. Issue food hygiene permit for food service establishments, meat shops, abattoirs and slaughter slabs.
    5. Issue import and export permits for FDA regulated products.
    6. Free-sale certificate for export of FDA regulated products.
    7. Carry out market surveillance of FDA registered products.
    8. Monitor adverse effects in the use of FDA regulated products.
    9. Approve and monitor advertisement of FDA regulated products.
    10. Investigate consumer complaints for FDA regulated products.
    11. Provide industrial support services to manufacturers of FDA regulated products.
    12. Provide clients services to companies and individuals.
    13. Monitor FDA regulated products at all ports of entry.
    14. Approve the initiation and conduct of clinical trials.
    15. Test all FDA regulated products to ensure conformance to all relevant standards.
    16. Educate the public on safe handling and use of FDA regulated products.
    17. Monitor through the District Assemblies and any other agency of State, compliance with the provisions of Parts 6, 7 and 8 of Act 851.
    18. Develop effective Regulations for the implementation of Parts 6, 7 and 8 of Act 851.
    19. Advise the Minister on measures to protect public health.