GSA Entreats Importers To Strictly Adhere To Label Requirements On Goods

The Ghana Standard Authority, (GSA) has entreated importers to strictly adhere to label requirements on goods they intend to import into the country.
 
The Public Relations Manager of GSA, Amponsah Bediako, said failure to adhere to the labeling requirement will lead to a rejection of the product even if the content met the needed standards in accordance with Legislative Instrument (LI) 1541.
 
Mr. Bediako said this at a workshop for selected journalists and Editors from Accra and Tema by the Ghana Ports and Harbours Authority (GPHA).

The workshop was to sensitise Journalists to the operations of the Port and its stakeholders. 

He noted that the labeling requirement which must be in English, included the name of the product, list of ingredients if it was food or medicine, and dates of manufacture and expiration.

Other requirements include storage condition, instructions or directions for use, name and address of manufacturer, country of origin and characteristics of the goods.
   
He explained that the labeling serves as a protection for consumers as it provides them with enough information to decide on consuming or purchasing the products as some people might be allergic to some of the ingredients in the products. 
  
Mr. Bediako also reminded importers that they are required by law to register with the GSA and buy copies of the standard requirements before importing goods.

SOURCE: GNA