“This Advert Is FDA-Approved” – Unpacking the FDA tagline: What consumers need to know

The Food and Drugs Authority (FDA) is one of the national bodies responsible for protecting public health in Ghana. It regulates foods, medicines, cosmetics, medical devices, and other related products. Before these products reach the market, the FDA carefully reviews and evaluates them to ensure they meet the required standards for safety, quality and efficacy or wholesomeness or effectiveness and that their labelling meets the minimum requirements such that all information provided to consu...

By Isaac Yeboah