The Food and Drugs Authority has intensified regulatory inspections on imported frozen chicken, meat, and fish following renewed concerns over food safety in the country, including the recent ban on “chofi” in some areas.
The move forms part of stricter enforcement measures aimed at strengthening oversight of frozen food imports and safeguarding consumers from unsafe or substandard products on the Ghanaian market.
As part of the initiative, the FDA has engaged importers of frozen chicken, meat, and fish on mandatory site verification procedures to ensure that products entering Ghana are sourced from certified, hygienic, and properly regulated facilities abroad.
According to the Authority, the inspections are intended to confirm compliance with international food safety standards, particularly with regard to production methods, storage conditions, and handling practices before shipment.
Officials say the intensified monitoring of imported frozen foods is designed to address gaps within the supply chain and minimise public health risks associated with unsafe food consumption.
The Food and Drugs Authority emphasised that protecting public health remains central to its mandate, adding that recent concerns surrounding food safety, including restrictions on locally consumed products such as “chofi,” have highlighted the need for stronger regulatory vigilance over both imported and locally produced food items.
The Authority further assured the public that it will continue collaborating with importers and industry stakeholders to ensure that only safe and high-quality frozen food products are available on the Ghanaian market.
