Judges in Greater Accra schooled on FDA Law 

The Food and Drugs Authority (FDA) has sensitised Judges in the Greater Accra Region to the Food and Drugs Law to better appreciate the work of the Authority and help in the speedy trail of offenders of the law.

Chairman of the FDA Board, Dr. Sammy Ohene says it believes speedy trial with the imposition of penalties as prescribed by the law will act as a deterrent to unscrupulous persons and serve as notice to persons that may desire to endanger the lives of Ghanaians.

Speaking at the sensitisation session for the lordships and ladyships of the High Courts and Circuit Bench in Greater Accra, Dr Ohene, said it will be ideal if partners in the food and drug industry put the health of consumers above profit. 

The Judges were sensitised to the work of FDA, in particularly, the Public Health Act, Act 851, passed in 2012.  

The FDA is also discussing with the Judiciary, how to fight the menace of counterfeit and fake products in Ghana. Chief Executive Officer of the FDA, Mrs Delese Mimi Darko said the partnership is critical to ensure that the judges are well placed to deal with offenders of the Food and Drugs Law”. 

She announced that the training will be replicated in the regions. 

A Court of Appeal Judge who doubles as Director of the Judicial Training lnstitute,Justice Dennis Adjei, said because of the comprehensive nature of the law passed six years ago, there is the need for judges, to be abreast of the current trends.

SOURCE: GNA
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