Import Regulations & Standards
The import regulations imposed by the countries time to time to ensure Food Safety and Quality assurance includes non Tariff barriers for the various food products.
| S.No. | Circulation Date | Country | Report Title | Report Highlights | View Regulations |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 17 JUL 2024 | Ghana | FAIRS Export Certificate Report Annual | This report highlights all major certificates and permits that the Government of Ghana (GoG) requires for exporting food and agricultural products from the United States into the country. It also complements the FAIRS Annual Country Report for Ghana | Click here |
| 2 | 17 JUL 2024 | Ghana | FAIRS Country Report Annual | This report outlines Ghanaian government requirements for the importation of food and agricultural products for human and animal consumption. The report aims to assist U.S. exporters by providing an assessment of laws and requirements for food and agricultural products imposed on imports | Click here |
| 3 | 01 AUG 2023 | Ghana | FAIRS Annual Country Report Annual | The 2023 FAIRS Annual Country Report provides up to date information on the regulations and procedures for the importation of food and agricultural products to Ghana. The Government of Ghana announced a new policy in November 2022, suspending forex support for the import of some products it identified as non-critical | Click here |
| 4 | 31 JUL 2023 | Ghana | FAIRS Export Certificate Report Annual | This report provides information on the certificates required for the importation of food and agricultural products into Ghana, plus further information on food product registration, labeling, import permits and other relevant information to assist U.S. exporters. This report complements the FAIRS Annual Country Report for Ghana. | Click here |
| 5 | 20 JUL 2022 | Ghana | Food and Agricultural Import Regulations and Standards Country Report | The 2022 FAIRS Annual Country Report provides up to date information on the regulations and procedures for the importation of food and agricultural products to Ghana. A Government of Ghana policy review in March 2022 has increased import duties of general goods, including food and agricultural products. | Click here |
| 6 | 20 JUL 2022 | Ghana | Food and Agricultural Import Regulations and Standards Export Certificate Report | This report provides information on the certificates required for the importation of food and agricultural products into Ghana, plus further information on food product registration, labeling, import permits and other relevant information to assist U.S. exporters This report complements the FAIRS Annual Country Report for Ghana. | Click here |
| 7 | 21 JAN 2021 | Ghana | Food and Agricultural Import Regulations and Standards Export Certificate Report | This report provides information on the certificates required for the importation of food and agricultural products into Ghana, plus further information on food product registration, labeling, import permits and other relevant information to assist U.S. exporters. | Click here |
| 8 | 28 FEB 2019 | Ghana | Food and Agricultural Import Regulations and Standards Report | The report provides the requirements for the importation of food and agricultural products into Ghana. These requirements include information on food product registration, labeling, import permits and others to assist U.S. exporters. | Click here |
| 9 | 27 FEB 2019 | Ghana | Food and Agricultural Import Regulations and Standards Report | The 2018 FAIRS report provides updated information on the regulations and procedures for the importation of food and agricultural products to Ghana. Ghana’s customs clearance process underwent significant change in September 2017, as the main port facility in Tema went ‘paperless’ under the new “Ghana Single Window Portal” initiative (see Section IX). Presently, the new electronic system appears to be well received by the business community and a welcome step towards a more streamlined import and export process. This report includes several other updates, including the general food laws (section I), changes in Facility and Product Registration (VII), and import procedures (Section IX). | Click here |
| 10 | 21 DEC 2017 | Ghana | Food and Agricultural Import Regulations and Standards - Narrative | This report provides updates on the regulations and procedures for the importation of food and agricultural products to Ghana. In 2017, Ghana’s customs process underwent significant change, as the main port facility in Tema went paperless (see Section IX). This new system endured criticism due to delays and confusion during its launch. Yet after early difficulties, the new electronic system appears to be well received by the business community and a welcome step towards a more streamlined import and export process. This report includes several other updates concerning changes on certification and testing (Section VIII) and import procedures (Section IX). | Click here |
| 11 | 21 DEC 2016 | Ghana | Ghana : Food and Agricultural Import Regulations and Standards - Narrative | In this year’s FAIRS Report, Post is providing information on the regulations and procedures for the importation of food and agricultural products to Ghana. The Food and Drugs Authority (FDA) is the national authority responsible for ensuring food safety and regulations as well as to promote public health throughout the country. | Click here |
| 12 | 05 JAN 2016 | Ghana | Ghana : Food and Agricultural Import Regulations and Standards - Narrative | This report was updated December 7, 2015 and the areas updated are: Section II. Labeling Requirements were updated as indicated in the FDA Guidelines for the labeling of Pre-Packaged Foods. | Click here |
| 13 | 06 AUG 2013 | Ghana | Ghana Food and Agricultural Import Regulations and Standards - Narrative | This report was updated August 6, 2013 and the areas updated are: Section I- Food Laws: The review and amendment of the Food and Drugs law that was initiated last year is still in progress. Section VI- Other Regulations and Requirements (section C): The FDA has revised the registration fee for vetting, processing and documentation of all imported food products. | Click here |
| 14 | 16 JUN 2012 | Ghana | Food and Agricultural Import Regulations and Standards - Narrative | This report was updated April 24, 2012 and the areas updated are: Section I- Food Laws: The review and amendment of the Food and Drugs law that was initiated last year is still in progress. Section VI- Other Regulations and Requirements (section C): The FDB has revised the registration fee for vetting, processing and documentation of all imported food products. "This report was prepared by the Office of Agricultural Affairs of the USDA/Foreign Agricultural Elmasoeur Ashitey Marcela Rondon 2012 FAIRS Country Report Food and Agricultural Import Regulations and Standards - Narrative Ghana 5/16/2012 Required Report - public distribution Service in Accra, Ghana for U.S. exporters of food and agricultural products. | Click here |
| 15 | 16 MAY 2012 | Ghana | Food and Agricultural Import Regulations and Standards - Narrative | This report was updated April 24, 2012 and the areas updated are: Section I- Food Laws: The review and amendment of the Food and Drugs law that was initiated last year is still in progress. Section VI- Other Regulations and Requirements (section C): The FDB has revised the registration fee for vetting, processing and documentation of all imported food products | Click here |
| 16 | 27 AUG 2010 | Ghana | Food and Agricultural Import Regulations and Standards - Narrative | This report was prepared by the Office of Agricultural Affairs of the USDA/Foreign Agricultural Service in Accra, Ghana for U.S. exporters of food and agricultural products. While every possible care was taken in the preparation of this report, information provided may not be completely accurate either because policies have changed since it‟s preparation, or because clear and consistent information about these policies was not available. | Click here |