Ghana - Verify Imported Cosmetics and Household Chemicals Substances

ProcedureEdit

Apply In-Person:

To Verify Imported Cosmetics and Household Chemicals Substances in Ghana, the applicant has to approach the Foods and Drugs Authority (FDA) office Contact link
Applicant must obtain the application form from the relevant department.
Applicant should read carefully in the application form, after all details must be filled in the application form.
The applicant has to make sure he or she has all the required documents that are required for this process to be successful and they can be found under the "Required Documents" section of this page.
Payment of appropriate fees should be made and that can be found under the "Fees" section of this page.
Submit the final invoice, Import Declaration Form (IDF) from the Ministry of Trade & Industry, a copy of the Bill of Lading and Packing list (itemizing the value of the packages) two weeks before arrival of vessel to the designated Destination Inspection Company [DIC] for preparation of the Final Classification and Valuation Report (FCVR).
Pick up the Final Classification and Valuation Report FCVR from the DIC. Containerized cargo selected for scanning through the Risk Management System procedure of the Destination Inspection Companies is also indicated in the FCVR.
Obtain a Tax Identification Number [TIN] form from the Internal Revenue Service [IRS], if applicant is a first time importer.
Submit a declaration on the cargo electronically to Customs to the GCNet which is routed to the GCMS.
When the entry is validated, the GCMS generates and sends a response, commonly referred to as a Declaration, to the front end declaring. The Declaration indicates all the taxes and tariffs that have to be paid on the consignment and the name of the CEPS officer to verify the declaration.
A hard copy of the Declaration, the Bank receipt, and Bill of Lading and all other relevant attaching documents are submitted to the designated Officer at CEPS Compliance Section for Verification of the documents and receipts.
If the verification is successful, the notification will be sent to the applicant.
After getting the notification from concerned authorities, applicant can visit the office to collect their document.

Required DocumentsEdit

Import Declaration Form (IDF) covering the goods should be completed and signed by the importer and submitted before importation of goods.
Single Administrative Document (SAD
Shipment Notification Forms
Insurance coverage
original copy of the FCVR to the Customs Excise and Preventative Service (CEPS)

Other Documents supporting customs entry forms are:

Suppliers Invoice: this must be in duplicate and attested
Packing list
Bill of Lading / Airway Bill/Parcel Post delivery.
The inspection agency shall, pursuant to the inspection, issue one of the following reports of findings.
Final Customs Valuation Report (FCVR) if the inspection yields a satisfactory result
A Gateway Lock (GWL) if the inspection reveals discrepancies which cannot be rectified by the importer.

Office Locations & ContactsEdit

Cover Letter Addressed To:
The Chief Executive, Food and Drugs Authority
P.O. Box CT 2783, Cantonments – Accra GHANA.

Return Completed Form To:
Chief Executive Officer, Food and Drugs Authority,
17 South Legon Commercial Areas, SHIASHIE, ACCRA.
Contact link

Location: Accra
Address: Food and Drugs Authority
Health consultant in Accra,
Ghana. 17 Nelson Mandela Ave, Accra, Ghana.
JRG9+2Q Accra, Ghana
Contact number- +233 30 223 3200
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Government Regulatory Agency Contacts:
Dr. Stephen KwabenaOpuni.
The Chief Executive
Food and Drugs Board
PO Box CT 2783, Cantonment, Accra, Ghana
Tel: 233-21-229261
Tel: 233-21-233200/910761/235100
Fax: 233-21-225502
Email: [email protected]

Mr.Odame-Darkwa
Head of Food Safety Section of Food and Drugs Board
PO Box CT 2783, Accra
Tel: 233-21-233200/910761/235100
Fax: 233-21-225502
Email: [email protected]

Mr Jack- SugloVespar
Director
Plant Protection and Regulatory Service
Ministry of Food and Agriculture
PO Box M37, Accra
Tel: 21-302638
Cell: 233-244-388275
Email: [email protected]

Other Import Specialist Contacts:
Mrs Elizabeth Aditola
Director of Standards
PO Box MB 245, Accra
Tel: 233-21-501937/500065/506991
Email: [email protected]

EligibilityEdit

Any Ghanaians, who want to Verify Imported Cosmetics and Household Chemicals Substances, can apply.

FeesEdit

A fee is payable on verification of imported food of this form Link

ValidityEdit

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e.g. Birth Certificate Valid Forever

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Processing TimeEdit

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InstructionsEdit

The Government of Ghana’s (GOG) regulatory body responsible for food product manufacturing, importation, exportation, advertisement and distribution is the Food and Drugs Board (FDB). The Food and Drugs Board was established and became fully operational in August 1997. The FDB was established to protect and promote public health by ensuring that food and drugs consumed in Ghana are wholesome and safe.
The Food and Drugs law was passed in 1992. All food products imported, advertised, sold or distributed in the country must first be registered with the Food and Drugs Board under Section 18 and 25 of the Food and Drugs law, 1992 (PNDCL 305B) and Section 4 (b) of the Food and Drugs (Amendment) Act 523, 1996. A certificate with a registration number is then issued with respect to the product. In addition only companies duly registered by the Registrar General’s Department shall be permitted to import food and drugs.
According to FDB (Food, Drugs and other Goods) General Labelling Rules, 1992, “food” includes “any article manufactured, sold or represented for use as food or drink for human consumption, chewing gum and any ingredient which may be mixed with food for any purpose whatsoever”. Currently the Food and Drugs law is undergoing review and amendments to ensure that all food products, for example water, is included in the food law.

Required InformationEdit

Applicant name
Residential address
Contact number
Email id
Name of product
Ingredients list
Details of packing list
Date of packing
Details of medical devices
Date of imported
TIN number
Provide the production "batch" or lot number;
Provide date of manufacture of products, expiry date or best use before date

Need for the DocumentEdit

Any company in Ghana that needs to verify the Imported Cosmetics and Household Chemicals Substances Ghana or requires clearing of household Chemicals and cosmetics from the ports must possess a relevant Permit obtained from the Food and Drug authority.

Information which might helpEdit

Imported cosmetics must comply with the same laws and regulations that apply to those produced domestically. Cosmetic products and ingredients are not subject to premarket approval by FDA, with the exception of colour additives. However, they must be safe for consumers under labelled or customary conditions of use, and they must be properly labelled. Colour additives must be approved for the intended use; some must be from batches certified by FDA.

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