Ghana

5.3 - Test procedures

Articles 5.3.15.3.25.3.3
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Indicative date of implementation 22 September 2020
Definitive date of implementation 22 March 2024
Extension of time
Request received
23 May 2022
Original definitive date
22 September 2022
New date requested
22 March 2024
Date approved
22 March 2024
Reason
Additional time is needed to secure support for Development of Policy framework and procedures for the personnel of the Test Institutions – Ghana Revenue Authority – Customs Division (GRA-CD), Ghana Standards Authority (GSA), Food and Drugs Authority (FDA), Plant Protection and Regulatory Service Directorate (PPRSD) and Veterinary Services Department (VSD).
Committee approval:
Approved
Link to notification
Assistance required for implementation Support for Development of Policy framework and procedures for the personnel of the Test Institutions – Ghana Revenue Authority - Customs Division (GRA-CD), Ghana Standards Authority (GSA), Food and Drugs Authority (FDA)

Tags: Legislative and regulatory framework, Institutional procedures

Donor / Agency

World Bank

Progress reported
14 October 2024 — G/TFA/N/GHA/4  
Each regulatory border agency has its own a policy framework for second testing but not standardized or widely published.
Ghana needs support to develop a multi-agency policy framework that provides for the possibility of second testing where appropriate, the development of a Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) to also ensure that the business community is well informed.

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