# Ghanaian regulatory equipment and certification challenges

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/ghanaian-regulatory-equipment-and-certification-challenges
> Updated: 2026-09-15T21:42:00.000Z. Sources: 4. Developments: 2.

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 significant operational challenges alongside the circulation of illicit products.

Following these concerns, the Ghana Standards Authority (GSA) reported that delays in government authorization and approval processes are hindering the replacement of aging laboratory equipment. Director-General Prof. George Agyei warned that these delays could jeopardize the authority’s ability to test and certify products, potentially leading to a loss of international accreditation. Such a loss could impact Ghanaian exporters, particularly in the agricultural sector, by limiting access to global markets that require testing for contaminants like heavy metals and pesticide residues.

## Timeline

### 2026-09-15: Ghana Standards Authority warns of export risks amid equipment delays

The Ghana Standards Authority warns that administrative delays in replacing laboratory equipment could threaten export certifications, while regional offices urge businesses to regularize compliance.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/ghana-standards-authority-warns-of-export-risks-amid-equipment-delays

### 2026-08-21: Ghana FDA reports GH¢70m surplus amid laboratory equipment concerns

Ghana’s Food and Drugs Authority reported a GH¢70 million surplus for 2025, despite warnings regarding ageing laboratory equipment and exchange-rate impacts on revenue targets.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/ghana-fda-reports-gh70m-surplus-amid-laboratory-equipment-concerns

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