Wiawso, April 20, – The Food and Drugs Authority (FDA) in the Western North Region has confiscated more than 155 packs—about 15,523 units—of unapproved baby diapers during a market surveillance operation across the region.
The exercise, carried out with support from the Ghana Police Service and the Consumer Protection Agency, targeted traders in Dwenase, Bekwai, Asawinso, Bibiani and Juaboso.
Mr Albert Ankomah, the FDA’s Western North Regional Director, said the operation formed part of a week-long effort to clamp down on the circulation of unapproved and second-hand baby diapers.
He explained that the move was aimed at safeguarding infants from potential health risks associated with substandard products.
“Parents should buy diapers that are properly registered and well packaged to ensure the safety of their children,” he advised.
Mr Ankomah urged wholesalers and retailers to deal only in FDA-approved products to protect consumers and avoid sanctions.
He indicated that similar enforcement exercises would be extended to other parts of the region in the coming days to eliminate unapproved diapers from the market.
The Regional Director also warned against the purchase of medicines—particularly herbal products—from unauthorised vendors, such as those operating at bus terminals, citing serious health risks.
He encouraged sellers of herbal products to regularise their operations with the Authority, cautioning that offenders would face legal consequences.
Some residents who spoke to the Ghana News Agency commended the FDA and its partners for the exercise, describing it as a timely intervention to protect consumers, especially infants.
GHBUSS
April 20, 2026
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