Also known as: GSA
Ghana Standards Authority — standards-setting and product certification regulator establishing organic certification scheme and testing framework despite staffing and infrastructure constraints.
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Joy Online
… Others included the Ghana Statistical Service, Environmental Protection Agency, Ghana Health Service, Water Resources Commission, Ghana Irrigation Development Authority, Ghana Standards Authority, and the National Disaster Management Organisation.
GMet proposes Authority status under new legislative frameworkJoy Online
The Narcotics Control Commission (NACOC), in collaboration with the Ghana Standards Authority (GSA), has begun a comprehensive scientific examination of narcotic exhibits earmarked for destruction as part of activities marking the 2026 World Drug Day Commemoration. …
NACOC, GSA begin scientific testing of seized drugs ahead of 2026 World Drug Day destructionDaily Guide
… It also complies with Food and Drugs Authority and Ghana Standards Authority requirements, underscoring its commitment to safe, high-quality hygiene products. …
Softcare Champions Menstrual Dignity, Donates Sanitary ProductsJoy Online
… The company holds ISO 9001, ISO 14001 and ISO 45001 certifications, reflecting its commitment to quality management, environmental responsibility and workplace safety, in line with regulatory standards set by the Food and Drugs Authority (FDA) and the Ghana Standards Authority (G …
Softcare marks Menstrual Hygiene Day with nationwide donation and youth-led awareness campaignBusiness & Financial Times
… Before a single item can cross an international border or hit a supermarket shelf in Europe, it must pass through a solitary office at Accra-Shiashie – simply because Ghana Standards Authority has no offices in the regions’ districts and laboratories. …
Ghana Standards Authority highly understaffed – GSA bossJoy Online
… A 2022 study by the Ghana Standards Authority found that over 30% of sanitary pads sampled in open markets had no visible expiry date. …
Beyond access: The hidden dangers lurking in sanitary pads – A call for safer menstrual hygieneJoy Online
Alexander Roosevelt Hottordze, Chairman of the Parliamentary Select Committee on Trade, Industry, and Tourism, has called on the Government to resource the Ghana Standards Authority (GSA) to carry out its mandate effectively. …
GSA needs to be well resourced to function effectively – Parliamentary Committee on TradeJoy Online
… tiate legal proceedings against five e-commerce platforms operating in Ghana, including Temu, alleging that they are selling and distributing imported products that have not received the necessary approvals from the Food and Drugs Authority (FDA) and the Ghana Standards Authority …
Consumer Protection Agency calls for prosecution of Temu, four other e-commerce firmsJoy Online
The Ranking Member of Parliament’s Committee on Trade, Industry, and Tourism and Member of Parliament for New Juaben South, Michael Okyere Baafi, has called on the Ghana Standards Authority (GSA) to strengthen its revenue generation to sustain its operations and enhance its impac …
New Juaben South MP urges GSA to boost revenue generationJoy Online
The Ghana Standards Authority (GSA) is calling for increased investment in product testing infrastructure to ensure Ghanaian goods meet the requirements of international markets, particularly the European Union. …
GSA calls for investment to boost product testing and meet EU export standardsKarpowership Ghana Company Limited received the Best Environmental Protection Campaign Award and the Best Company in Environmental Management Practices Award at the 2026 Health, Environment, Safety and Security (HESS) Awards, recognising its environmental stewardship, regulatory compliance, and sustainable business practices.
29 June 2026 · Joy Online →
Karpowership Ghana Company Limited received the Best Environmental Protection Campaign Award and the Best Company in Environmental Management Practices Award at the 2026 Health, Environment, Safety and Security (HESS) Awards, recognising its environmental stewardship, regulatory compliance, and sustainable business practices.
29 June 2026 · Joy Online →
The Narcotics Control Commission and Bureau of National Investigations have arrested a Ghanaian woman identified as the lead shipper of 320kg of methamphetamine intercepted in Australia. Authorities are tracking at least ten other suspects in connection with the shipment.
24 June 2026 · The Chronicle →
The Narcotics Control Commission has arrested the alleged kingpin linked to the attempted export of approximately 320 kilograms of methamphetamine to Australia that was intercepted by Australian authorities, while continuing to pursue other suspects involved in the international drug trafficking operation.
24 June 2026 · Joy Online →
The Ghana Standards Authority has held a stakeholder workshop to finalise arrangements for a National Organic Certification Scheme, aiming to reduce dependence on foreign certification bodies and unlock premium export markets for farmers and agribusinesses. The scheme, built on ISO/IEC 17065 and aligned with EU Organic Regulation 2018/848, will follow a four-stage certification cycle covering crops, horticultural products, fruits and vegetables.
24 June 2026 · Joy Online →
Ghana Standards Authority, with German Development Cooperation support, is establishing Ghana's first nationally-managed Organic Certification Scheme to enable farmers to access premium markets in Europe and North America where certified organic products command 20–40 percent price premiums. The scheme, aligned with EU standards and covering crops, horticultural products, fruit and vegetables, enters its final implementation phase as the global organic food market is projected to exceed US$380 billion by 2030.
22 June 2026 · Business & Financial Times →
Makeup Ghana has commissioned the Ghana Beauty & Wellness Index, a biennial evidence-based report designed to track the industry's economic size, workforce, and growth trends. The inaugural 2026 edition will document five core areas including the industry's size and GDP share, practitioner and business numbers, and certification levels.
19 June 2026 · Joy Online →
The Ghana Standards Authority, partnering with German Development Cooperation, is establishing Ghana's first nationally-managed organic certification scheme to help farmers access premium markets in Europe and North America, where certified organic products command price premiums of 20–40 percent.
19 June 2026 · Business & Financial Times →
The National Petroleum Authority has inaugurated a 16-member committee to develop a comprehensive regulatory framework for Ghana's bitumen industry, which currently lacks dedicated regulations for importation, storage, transportation, distribution and quality assurance despite years of operation in the country's road construction sector.
17 June 2026 · Joy Online →
The National Road Safety Authority established a Technical Working Committee to investigate the Toyota Voxy, a right-hand-drive Japanese domestic market vehicle that has become notorious across Ghana's road network for safety incidents. The TWC found that Voxys were manufactured for Japanese conditions only, all models are right-hand-drive despite Ghana's ban on RHD imports, and production has ceased.
17 June 2026 · The Chronicle →
The Ghana Standards Authority has launched a national Organic Certification Scheme to help Ghanaian farmers and agribusinesses access international markets and reduce dependence on costly foreign certification bodies. The scheme aims to provide an internationally recognised framework for certifying organic produce and promote sustainable agricultural practices.
16 June 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →
The Ghana Meteorological Agency has proposed a new legislative framework to transform itself into the Ghana Meteorological Authority, with expanded regulatory powers to license meteorological operators, establish standards, and become the sole official source of national severe weather warnings and public safety alerts.
12 June 2026 · Joy Online →
The Narcotics Control Commission and Ghana Standards Authority have begun scientific examination of narcotic exhibits scheduled for destruction on June 24, 2026, as part of World Drug Day activities. The two-day exercise, supervised by NACOC's Director-General, will produce an analytical report for court approval and is intended to ensure accountability and transparency in the handling of seized substances.
11 June 2026 · Joy Online →
Softcare FM Manufacturing Company marked International Menstrual Hygiene Day by partnering with Takoradi Technical University to distribute premium sanitary pads to junior high school girls and vulnerable women, promoting youth-led leadership and stigma-free conversations on menstruation.
11 June 2026 · Daily Guide →
Softcare FM Manufacturing Company commemorated the 2026 International Menstrual Hygiene Day with a campaign focused on youth-led leadership and stigma-free conversations around menstruation. The company donated sanitary products to vulnerable women and schoolgirls and partnered with Takoradi Technical University's Women's Commission to distribute pads to junior high school girls across Takoradi.
9 June 2026 · Joy Online →
The Director-General of Ghana Standards Authority has disclosed the agency's inadequate human capital and operational impact, with manufacturers and exporters across regions forced to travel to Accra's sole testing laboratory for certification. The understaffed regulator struggles with backlog clearance, delaying producers of agricultural goods, minerals, medicines, food and cosmetics seeking local or international sales approval.
8 June 2026 · Business & Financial Times →
Joy Online examines potential health risks from chemicals in sanitary pads used across Ghana, highlighting that while access campaigns focus on distribution, the safety and composition of products remain underexplored. The article identifies bleaching processes and other manufacturing practices that may introduce endocrine disruptors and other harmful substances into pads worn against sensitive skin.
7 June 2026 · Joy Online →
The Parliamentary Select Committee on Trade, Industry, and Tourism has called on government to adequately resource the Ghana Standards Authority, citing outdated laboratory equipment and staffing shortages that impede its operations and ability to prevent substandard products from entering the market.
4 June 2026 · Joy Online →
Ghana's Consumer Protection Agency has called for legal proceedings against five e-commerce platforms, including Temu, for selling imported products without required approvals from the Food and Drugs Authority and Ghana Standards Authority. The agency cited investigations showing the platforms are facilitating sales of uncertified goods, including medicines and medical devices, and noted consumer complaints about defective and hazardous products.
3 June 2026 · Joy Online →
Michael Okyere Baafi, Ranking Member of Parliament's Committee on Trade, Industry, and Tourism, has called on the Ghana Standards Authority to strengthen its revenue generation to sustain operations and enhance impact. He commended the Authority's international recognition while emphasizing the need for enhanced internally generated revenue to support its expanding responsibilities.
2 June 2026 · Joy Online →
The Ghana Standards Authority is calling for increased investment in product testing infrastructure to ensure Ghanaian goods meet international export standards, particularly for the European Union. The Authority has noted that limited testing capacity has led to past export restrictions on agricultural and non-traditional products, and says capital injection would help strengthen systems and support exporters.
2 June 2026 · Joy Online →
The Ghana Leather and Footwear Manufacturers Association has appealed to government to protect the local footwear industry from cheap imported shoes from China, citing data showing over 70 percent of footwear sold in Ghana between 2024 and 2025 was imported from China valued at more than $40 million, while Ghana's footwear exports remained below $1 million. The Association says the influx is collapsing local businesses, destroying jobs, and burdening domestic manufacturers with high taxes on imported raw materials.
1 June 2026 · Daily Guide →
Ghana Standards Authority and Germany's metrology institute donated 50 calibrated weighing scales to traders in Techiman during the 2026 World Metrology Day celebration to promote accurate measurement, fair trade, and consumer protection.
22 May 2026 · Joy Online →
The Ghana Standards Authority will roll out a mobile application allowing consumers to scan and verify whether products meet national standards, as part of efforts to combat fake and substandard goods on the market. The app aims to empower consumers to make informed choices and will work on Android, iPhone, and other smartphones.
21 May 2026 · Joy Online →
The Ghana Standards Authority and Germany's Physikalisch-Technische Bundesanstalt distributed 50 calibrated weighing scales to traders in Techiman on May 20, 2026, as part of World Metrology Day activities to promote fair trade practices and ensure accurate measurement in commercial transactions.
21 May 2026 · Joy Online →
The Ghana Standards Authority shut down sections of the Ashaiman China Mall warehouse containing mattresses and electrical appliances suspected of substandard manufacture. The operation, which sampled about 15 electrical bulbs found to be fake, was conducted as part of broader efforts to protect consumers and enforce product safety standards.
20 May 2026 · Joy Online →
The Ghana Standards Authority has shut down 5A Homes, a Chinese-owned manufacturing facility in Dawhenya, Greater Accra, for allegedly producing mattresses using low-grade raw materials that fall below national quality benchmarks. The enforcement action is part of an intensified campaign against inferior consumer goods in the domestic market.
19 May 2026 · Joy Online →
The Consular & Diplomatic Service University, founded in 2015, has reflected on more than a decade of development in diplomatic education, leadership training, and international academic cooperation, with its growth shaped by successive leadership transitions and foundational partnerships with Ghanaian institutions.
19 May 2026 · Joy Online →
The Ghana Standards Authority has intensified public sensitisation and stakeholder engagement activities ahead of the 2026 World Metrology Day celebration on May 20, promoting accurate measurement practices for fair trade and consumer protection. The national celebration in Ghana will take place in Techiman under the theme "Metrology: Building Trust in Policy Making," with activities including radio discussions, market sensitisation exercises, and public education campaigns targeting traders and informal sector operators.
19 May 2026 · Joy Online →
The Ghana Standards Authority has arrested Chinese managers of Jin Yuan Jia Limited, a mattress manufacturer near Tema, for operating in violation of a closure order issued in October 2025. The factory was shut down after laboratory tests found the mattresses did not meet approved specifications and posed health risks, but management allegedly broke the GSA seals to resume production.
18 May 2026 · Joy Online →
The Ghana Standards Authority has shut down four mattress manufacturing companies in Afienya for using polystyrene and unapproved polyethylene instead of the legally mandated polyurethane foam. The companies—Yin Yuan Jia Limited, Mooda Limited, Hue Sheng Company, and Asano Service—were sealed off following laboratory testing that revealed the use of hazardous, non-approved chemical compounds in mattress production.
18 May 2026 · Joy Online →