FDA destroys 40ft container of unhygienic diapers imported from Spain

The Food and Drugs Authority (FDA) in Ghana, along with security and regulatory agencies, has destroyed a 40-foot container of unhygienic diapers imported from Spain to prevent them from entering the Ghanaian market. The container, filled with loose, unpackaged, and unhygienic bale diapers, was disposed of at the Vigour Safe Disposal Site at Shai Hills.

The operation, which took place during a joint inspection at the Tema Port involving the FDA, the Ghana Revenue Authority’s Customs Division, and National Security, was carried out at the importer's expense, including applicable statutory fines. The FDA has emphasized the importance of importers obtaining all required FDA approvals before importing products into the country to ensure compliance with regulatory requirements and protect public health.

This action is part of ongoing efforts by regulatory and security agencies to prevent non-compliant products from reaching consumers.

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