The Food and Drugs Authority (FDA), with support from the Criminal Investigations Department (CID) of the Ghana Police Service, has shut down three facilities in Nungua for allegedly selling illicit products.
According to a Facebook post by the FDA on Monday, July 6, the operation followed months of investigations that uncovered the sale of nitrous oxide, commonly known as “laughing gas”, Benylin mixed with codeine, a controlled medicine, and unregistered shisha products.
The FDA said the enforcement exercise forms part of its efforts to protect public health and ensure compliance with regulations governing the sale and distribution of medicines and other controlled substances.
The Authority noted that the affected facilities were found to be dealing in products that are either unregistered or subject to strict regulatory controls, posing potential risks to consumers.
The FDA reiterated its commitment to safeguarding public health and safety through continuous surveillance, investigations and enforcement actions against individuals and businesses involved in the sale of illegal or unauthorised products.
“This is part of our mandate to protect public health and safety” the statement said.
It also urged the public to remain vigilant and report suspicious activities involving FDA-regulated products to the appropriate authorities.
