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Ghana import regulatory and standards challenges

Overview

Stakeholders in Ghana are raising concerns regarding new and existing regulatory hurdles affecting imports. In late September 2026, the Importers and Exporters Association of Ghana (IEAG) called on the Food and Drugs Authority (FDA) to resolve delays in issuing import codes and permits at ports, specifically noting bottlenecks at Tema Port that increase logistics and storage costs.

By early October 2026, the focus shifted to automotive trade as the Ghana Standards Authority (GSA) began enforcing strict GS 4510 vehicle standards. This includes a Pre-Export Verification of Conformity (PVoC) programme requiring checks in the country of origin. In response, vehicle dealers and freight forwarders have requested a review of the programme, citing implementation concerns and suggesting that inspections occur at Ghanaian ports instead.

Entities

Vehicle Import Dealers Association of Ghana · Importers and Exporters Association of Ghana · Tema Port · Food and Drugs Authority · Ghana Standards Authority

Timeline

  1. [BUSINESS] 2 sources
    Ghana enforces new used-vehicle import standards

    Ghana has enforced new GS 4510 vehicle standards requiring pre-shipment inspections, prompting calls from importers and US-based shippers for a review of the mandatory verification process.

  2. [BUSINESS] 2 sources
    Ghana importers urge FDA to resolve port permit delays

    The Importers and Exporters Association of Ghana is calling on the FDA to resolve delays in issuing import codes, warning that stalled port clearances could increase costs for consumers.

Sources

adomonline.com · chale.news · ghanaguardian.com · myjoyonline.com