FDA Destroys 2.5 Tons of Unsafe Products in E/R
FDA takes decisive action to protect public health by eliminating 2.5 tons of unsafe products across the Eastern Region
- FDA destroys 2.5 tons of unsafe products
- Operation conducted with product owners' consent
- FDA uses specialized equipment to ensure environmentally safe disposal
Residents in the Eastern Region witnessed a significant public health operation as the Food and Drugs Authority (FDA) disposed of around 2.5 tons of unsafe products.
This crucial exercise, which was conducted with the cooperation of product owners and under strict supervision, saw the destruction of a variety of goods, including drugs, cosmetics, canned foods, beverages, and medical equipment confiscated from supermarkets, medicine sellers, food joints, and pubs across the region.
The disposal took place at the Akwadum dumping site near Koforidua, where the FDA implemented tight security measures and expert monitoring to ensure the safety of the process.
Speaking in an interview Anita Owusu-Kuffour, the Eastern Regional Head of the FDA, emphasized the agency’s mission to ensure that all regulated products meet safety standards. She also reminded manufacturers and vendors of their responsibility to report unsafe or expired goods for proper disposal.
Specialized equipment, such as bulldozers and excavators, was used to burn, bury, crush, and churn the non-conforming products to prevent scavenger activities and minimize any environmental risk.
Owusu-Kuffour also reiterated the FDA’s broader mandate to safeguard public health by ensuring the safety, quality, and efficacy of medicines, vaccines, medical devices, and food products, along with cosmetics, dietary supplements, and tobacco.
This operation further demonstrates the FDA’s unwavering commitment to ensuring consumer safety across the nation.
