Cape coast: The Central Regional office of the Food and Drugs Authority (FDA), in collaboration with the Consumer Protection Agency (CPA), has conducted a three-day operation targeting the sale of unregistered baby diapers in Cape Coast, Kasoa, and surrounding communities. This initiative aimed to remove potentially harmful products from the market.
According to Ghana News Agency, the operation resulted in the seizure of 140 packs and 50 pieces of unregistered baby diapers, with an additional 203 detained for further inspection. The effort involved visits to 123 shops, where compliance varied among sellers. Some cooperated with authorities, while others offered resistance, albeit unsuccessfully.
The operation was part of a broader, ongoing campaign to eliminate unregistered medical devices, including diapers, sanitary pads, and condoms, to protect public health. The unregistered diapers were reportedly imported from various countries and repackaged in unlabelled bags under poor conditions, posing health risks to infants.
Madam Francisca Anokye, the Central Regional Head of FDA, emphasized the dangers of using unregistered baby diapers, explaining that the operation's primary goal was to safeguard young children. She urged the public to avoid purchasing these products and advised retailers, wholesalers, and importers to ensure their products are registered and properly stored.
Anokye further explained that the seized diapers would undergo regulatory review, and surveillance efforts would continue to prevent the sale of unregistered items. She also warned traders against selling the detained diapers, noting that violations would result in sanctions under the Public Health Act 2012 (Act 851).