FDA Seizes 98 Unregistered Herbal Medicines in Accra
The Food and Drugs Authority (FDA) has confiscated 98 unregistered herbal medicines during a market surveillance exercise in Accra. The operation, conducted between November 22 and 24, 2025, forms part of the FDA’s ongoing efforts to protect public health and ensure compliance with Ghana’s drug regulations.
Damian Owusu 
The Food and Drugs Authority (FDA) has confiscated 98 unregistered herbal medicines during a market surveillance exercise in Accra. The operation, conducted between November 22 and 24, 2025, forms part of the FDA’s ongoing efforts to protect public health and ensure compliance with Ghana’s drug regulations.
According to the FDA, the seized products were being sold without proper registration, raising concerns about their safety, efficacy, and quality. Officials emphasized that unregistered medicines pose serious risks to consumers, as they have not undergone the necessary scientific evaluation and approval processes.
The exercise targeted several markets and retail outlets across Accra, including Awoshie and Boundary Road, where the unlicensed products were discovered. The confiscated items have since been taken into safe custody for disposal.
In a statement, the FDA urged vendors and manufacturers to comply with regulatory requirements by registering their products before putting them on the market. The Authority also reminded the public to purchase only FDA-approved medicines, stressing that consumer vigilance is key to safeguarding health.
This latest crackdown highlights the FDA’s intensified campaign against unregistered pharmaceuticals, following similar operations in other regions earlier this year. Officials have assured that surveillance will continue nationwide to curb the circulation of unsafe products.
Residents welcomed the move, noting that herbal medicines are widely used in Ghana, and ensuring their safety is critical. The FDA reiterated its commitment to protecting lives and maintaining public confidence in the health system.
