FDA storms Makola Market, arrests traders over sale of ‘cigarette toffee’
The Food and Drugs Authority (FDA) has conducted an enforcement operation at the Makola Market in Accra, leading to the arrest of some traders allegedly involved in the sale of products locally referred to as “cigarette toffee.” The operation forms part of the FDA’s efforts to clamp down on the sale and distribution of products […]
The Food and Drugs Authority (FDA) launched an operation at the Makola Market in Accra, resulting in the arrest of several traders accused of selling items commonly known as "cigarette toffee." This action is part of the FDA's ongoing campaign to eradicate unsafe and unsuitable products from the market. The enforcement group inspected various sections of the market where these products were allegedly being traded and apprehended traders who were believed to be involved in the practice.
The FDA has recently stepped up its monitoring and enforcement procedures to curb the sale of unapproved items and safeguard consumers, especially children, from potentially hazardous goods. Further investigations are anticipated to be conducted on the seized products and the traders implicated as part of the enforcement process.
Both consumers and traders have been advised to exercise caution and verify that food and confectionery products for sale or purchase adhere to the necessary safety and regulatory guidelines.
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