The government says it is taking steps to reduce the rejection of exported agricultural products and ensure that Ghanaian goods meet global standards.
Minister for Trade, Agribusiness and Industry, Elizabeth Ofosu-Adjare, stated that the Food and Drugs Authority (FDA) and the Ghana Standards Authority are revising their certification standards to boost the acceptance of Ghanaian exports.
Speaking at an agriculture modernisation conference in Accra on Thursday November 20, the minister underscored the need to strengthen regulatory systems to improve the approval and competitiveness of Ghana’s agricultural products on the international market.
“Sustainable transformation requires a tight linkage between agriculture and industry. Agriculture feeds industry and industry expands the value of agriculture. Ladies and gentlemen, to support agro-processing and industrial expansion, the Ministry of Trade, Agribusiness and Industry continues to promote industrial paths and special economic zones.
“These spaces provide improved infrastructure, lower the cost of doing business, and create opportunity for clustering, logistics, efficiency, and export-oriented production. We are also working closely with standard agencies such as Ghana Standard Authority and Food and Drugs Authority to improve certification system, reduce export rejection, and ensure that Ghanaian products meet global quality requirements,” Ofosu-Adjare noted.
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