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Ghana heavy metal food contamination crisis

3 clusters · 8 sources · last updated

Latest: Ghana launches five-year plan to reduce heavy metals in food

Illegal artisanal and small-scale gold mining, referred to as ‘galamsey’, has caused significant mercury contamination in Ghana. The mining process releases mercury vapors and toxins into the soil and water, which can tr

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Ghanaian regulatory equipment and certification challenges

2 clusters · 4 sources · last updated

Latest: Ghana Standards Authority warns of export risks amid equipment delays

Ghanaian regulatory agencies are facing operational risks related to aging laboratory equipment. The Food and Drugs Authority (FDA) reported a GH¢70 million surplus for 2025, but noted that aging equipment poses signific

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