{"id":238312,"date":"2024-10-24T11:36:25","date_gmt":"2024-10-24T11:36:25","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.ghanamma.com\/2024\/10\/24\/fda-warns-against-galamsey-water-packaging\/"},"modified":"2024-10-24T11:36:25","modified_gmt":"2024-10-24T11:36:25","slug":"fda-warns-against-galamsey-water-packaging","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.ghanamma.com\/2024\/10\/24\/fda-warns-against-galamsey-water-packaging\/","title":{"rendered":"FDA Warns Against Galamsey Water Packaging"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><\/p>\n<div>\n<p>\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>The Food and Drugs Authority (FDA) has warned against the packaging and distribution of products in sachets labelled as \u201cgalamsey water\u201d.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cThe Food and Drugs Authority (FDA) expresses its deep concern regarding the packaging of a product in sachet labelled as \u2018galamsey water\u2019,\u201d a statement issued by the Authority disclosed.<\/p>\n<p>The FDA warned the public that individuals and entities engaged in the packaging and distribution of unwholesome products will face strict sanctions from the Authority.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cWe want to make it clear: individuals and entities engaged in packaging and distribution of \u201cgalamsey water\u201d or any other unwholesome water will face strict sanctions. The FDA will not tolerate practices that endanger public health and safety,\u201d it stressed.<\/p>\n<p>In a press statement, the FDA disclosed that any manufacturing facility licensed to produce sachet water cannot legally use its facility to produce any other product.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cThe FDA warns that the packaging of unwholesome water not only undermines public health and safety, but also poses significant health risks to the population. It is essential to note that a manufacturing facility licensed to produce sachet water cannot legally use its facility to produce any other product,\u201d it pointed out.<\/p>\n<p>The Authority urged the public to desist from engaging in or supporting the packaging of water contaminated by galamsey or any unwholesome sources.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cWe urge the public to refrain from engaging in or supporting the packaging of water contaminated by galamsey or any unwholesome sources. These practices should be reported to the FDA for immediate action,\u201d it stated.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cThe FDA remains committed to safeguarding public health and safety. We will continue to monitor and enforce compliance to protect the lives of all Ghanaians,\u201d it added.<\/p>\n<p><strong>BY Florence Adom Asamoah<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><!-- CONTENT END 2 -->\n\t<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>\u00a0 The Food and Drugs Authority (FDA) has warned against the packaging and distribution of products in sachets labelled as \u201cgalamsey water\u201d. \u201cThe Food and Drugs Authority (FDA) expresses its deep concern regarding the packaging of a product in sachet labelled as \u2018galamsey water\u2019,\u201d a statement issued by the Authority disclosed. 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