FDA warns on importation of unhygienic baby diapers

The Food and Drugs Authority (FDA) has issued a warning over the importation of unsanitary baby diapers, also known as bale diapers, into the country.

The FDA has reminded manufacturers, importers, and distributors that these diapers are not allowed in the country.

The FDA in a statement on Monday, April 8 noted that “The importation of unregistered, poor quality and unhygienically packaged baby diapers into the country will result in their seizure and safe disposal at a cost to the importer.”

The FDA has alerted importers that this practice contravenes its Guideline for Registration of Medical Devices and the Ghana Standard Authority’s specifications for single-use disposable baby diapers (GS 1166:2017).

“The public is to note that materials used for baby diapers are tested by the Authority during the product registration process!

The FDA said it permitted the importation of raw materials for the production of baby diapers, but the importer must possess a licensed facility for the manufacture of baby diapers and that all facilities, both local and foreign, involved in the manufacture of baby diapers, were subject to Good Manufacturing Practice inspection with applicable fees.

It said it was committed to working with the GRA (Customs Division) to ensure that disposable baby diapers on the market are safe and meet the required standards.