No ban on used vehicle imports – GSA explains new compliance rules

The Ghana Standards Authority (GSA) has clarified that the enforcement of the National Vehicle Homologation and Conformity Assessment Programme from October 1, 2026, does not amount to a ban on the importation of used vehicles into Ghana.

The National Vehicle Homologation and Conformity Assessment Programme has been operational since 2020, but the GSA said strict enforcement of applicable standards, including Ghana Standard GS 4510, which sets requirements for the importation of used vehicles, will commence on October 1, 2026.” “Effective 1 October 2026, all new vehicle manufacturers and assemblers, as well as used vehicle importers, distributors and dealers, are required to register with the Ghana Standards Authority and ensure that all new vehicle models are homologated, while all used vehicle units conform to the applicable Ghana Standards before shipment to Ghana,” the statement said.