The Food and Drugs Authority (FDA), with support from the Criminal Investigations Department (CID) of the Ghana Police Service, has shut down three facilities in Nungua for allegedly selling illicit FDA-regulated products following months of investigations.
According to the Authority, the operation uncovered the sale of nitrous oxide, commonly known as “laughing gas,” Benylin mixed with codeine, a controlled medicine, and unregistered shisha products at the affected facilities.
The FDA said the enforcement exercise was the outcome of extensive investigations into the operations of the businesses, which were found to be dealing in products that violate the country’s regulatory requirements.
In a statement shared on its official social media platforms, the Authority said the closures form part of its efforts to protect public health and ensure compliance with regulations governing the sale and distribution of medicines and other regulated products.
“The FDA, with support from the CID of the Ghana Police Service, has closed three facilities in Nungua for selling illicit FDA-regulated products,” the Authority stated.
It added that the facilities were involved in the sale of nitrous oxide (“laughing gas”), Benylin mixed with codeine, a controlled medicine, and unregistered shisha products.
The FDA reaffirmed its commitment to safeguarding public health and warned individuals and businesses against engaging in the sale of unapproved or controlled products outside the law.
The Authority also indicated that the latest enforcement action forms part of its broader mandate to protect public health and safety through regulatory oversight and compliance measures.
