The Ghana Standards Authority (GSA) announced that it will commission 264 additional trading standards inspectors on December 3, expanding its workforce to strengthen nationwide enforcement of product standards during the Christmas shopping rush.
Deputy Director‑General Samuel Abdulai said the new officers have completed training and are equipped with technology to support market intelligence, product inspections and enforcement across the country.
“On 3rd December, we’ll be commissioning a third batch of such officers we have recruited, which is 264 officers,” Abdulai told reporters. He added that the Authority’s objective is to extend enforcement beyond Accra and ensure that products sold nationwide meet required standards.
The expanded inspectorate will also collaborate with security agencies at the country’s borders to prevent non‑compliant goods from entering the domestic market. “We have our inspectors who work with other security services to ensure that substandard goods are not brought into this country,” he said.
Consumer spending typically rises during the festive season, heightening the need for effective market surveillance and product safety checks. The GSA’s regional offices, expanded inspectorate and partnership with security agencies aim to improve compliance with national standards and protect consumers from unsafe and inferior products.
Further updates on the deployment and enforcement activities are expected as the Christmas period approaches.
