FDA calls for higher food storage standards
The Ghana Food and Drugs Authority (FDA) is mandating stricter storage practices for food warehouse operators to ensure public health and safety. Officials conducted a training workshop to educate managers on regulatory compliance, documentation, and contamination prevention.
Why it matters
Improved food storage standards are critical for preventing foodborne illnesses and ensuring the safety of the national food supply chain.
Koforidua, Aug. 8, GNA – The Food and Drugs Authority (FDA) has urged food warehouse operators to adopt good storage practices and comply with regulatory requirements to protect public health, prevent contamination and improve business performance.
Ms Anita Owusu-Kuffour, Eastern Regional Head of the FDA, called on managers and employees of food storage facilities to adhere to good warehouse practices and regulatory requirements to ensure food safety and operational compliance.
She said compliance with established standards would help operators avoid legal challenges, build customer confidence and enhance business growth through increased patronage.
Ms Owusu-Kuffour made the call at a training workshop organised by the Authority for managers of food storage facilities in the Eastern Region.
Participants were taken through topics including good storage practices, documentation requirements for dry food storage warehouses and licensing requirements for food storage facilities.
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