Accra, Jan. 10, -The Ghana
Standards Authority (GSA) under the auspices of the Ministry of Trade and
Industry has called for strict enforcement of legislations on second hand goods
such as handkerchiefs, underpants, mattresses and sanitary ware.
A statement from the GSA reminded
all importers and the general public that Legislative Instruments (L.I. 1586)
of 1994 and (L.I. 1693) of 2001 were still in force.
It said the reminder had become
necessary following recent media reports on the illegal activities being
undertaken at some entry points.
“By this announcement, the
Customs Division of the Ghana Revenue Authority (GRA) is put on notice to
strictly enforce the law at all the entry points,” it said.
LI 1586 covers the Imports and
Exports (Prohibited Goods) (No. 2) Regulations, 1994, states that “No person
shall import for commercial purpose or in commercial quantities any of the
following goods which are second hand or which have been used – handkerchiefs;
men and women and children’s underpants; mattresses and sanitary ware”.
“A person who imports any goods
contrary to the regulation above commits an offence and is liable on conviction
to a fine not exceeding GHC500,000 or imprisonment for a term not exceeding one
year or to both and the goods in respect of which the offence was committed
shall be liable to be seized and forfeited to the State.”
L.I. 1693 covers the Export and
Import (Prohibition of Importation of used LPG cylinders) Instrument, 2001 says
“In exercise of the powers conferred on the Minister responsible for Trade
under sections 12 and 13 (a) of the Export and Import Act, 1995 (ACT 503) this
instrument is made on this day of July, 2001.
“Prohibition of importation of
used LPG cylinders. The importation of Used Liquefied Petroleum Gas (LPG)
Cylinders is hereby prohibited.”
The public can contact the Public
Relations Department of the Ghana Standards Authority for any further
information, the statement added.
GNA
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