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==Procedure==
'''Apply In-Person:''' 
#To Verify Imported Drugs in Ghana, The applicant has approach the Foods and Drugs Authority (FDA) office [https://www.fda.gov/about-fda/contact-fda contact link]
#Applicant must obtain the application form from the relevant department.
#Applicant should read carefully in the application form, after all details must be filled in the application form.
#The applicant has to make sure he or she has all the required documents that are required for this process to be successful and they can be found under the "Required Documents" section of this page.
#Payment of appropriate fees should be made and that can be found under the "Fees" section of this page.
#Submit the final invoice, Import Declaration Form (IDF) from the Ministry of Trade & Industry, a copy of the Bill of Lading and Packing list (itemizing the value of the packages) two weeks before arrival of vessel to the designated Destination Inspection Company [DIC] for preparation of the Final Classification and Valuation Report (FCVR).
#Pick up the Final Classification and Valuation Report [FCVR] from the DIC. Containerized cargo selected for scanning through the Risk Management System procedure of the Destination Inspection Companies is also indicated in the FCVR.
#Obtain a Tax Identification Number [TIN] form from the Internal Revenue Service [IRS], if you are a first time importer. Importers require Tax Identification Number (TIN) for Customs clearance of commercial goods.. Without a TIN, customs clearance of cargo from the port is not allowed.
#Submit a declaration on the cargo electronically to Customs to the GCNet which is routed to the GCMS. The declaration includes:
#*Declaration regime (commercial or for domestic use)
#* Consignee Name of vessel
#*Date of arrival of vessel
#*Number of packages Delivery terms (e,g. CIF, FOB,EX WORKS)
#*Total Invoice Value (TIV) as determined by CEPS or Destination Inspection Company (Breakdown of the TIV into FOB, freight and Insurance)
#*Break-down of Items per consignment Commodity code of the items (10 digits)
#*Customs Procedure Code (CPC) of commodity (this indicates whether Consignment is dutiable, free Exempt etc.)
#When the entry is validated, the GCMS generates and sends a response, commonly referred to as a Declaration, to the front end declarant. The Declaration indicates all the taxes and tariffs that have to be paid on the consignment and the name of the CEPS officer to verify the declaration and imported drugs.
 
==Required Documents==
*Import Declaration Form (IDF) covering the goods should be completed and signed by the importer and submitted before importation of goods.
*Single Administrative Document (SAD
*Shipment Notification Forms
*Insurance coverage
*original copy of the FCVR to the Customs Excise and Preventative Service (CEPS)
 
'''Other Documents supporting customs entry forms are: '''
*Suppliers Invoice: this must be in duplicate and attested
*Packing list
*Bill of Lading / Airway Bill/Parcel Post delivery.
*The inspection agency shall, pursuant to the inspection, issue one of the following reports of findings:
*Final Customs Valuation Report (FCVR) if the inspection yields a satisfactory result
*A Gateway Lock (GWL) if the inspection reveals discrepancies which cannot be rectified by the importer
 
 
==Office Locations & Contacts==
'''Cover Letter Addressed To''': 
The Chief Executive, Food and Drugs Authority 
P.O. Box CT 2783, Cantonments – Accra GHANA. 
 
'''Return Completed Form To''': 
Chief Executive Officer, Food and Drugs Authority, 
17 South Legon Commercial Areas, SHIASHIE, ACCRA. 
[https://www.fda.gov/about-fda/contact-fda '''Contact link'''] 
 
'''Location''': Accra 
'''Address''': Food and Drugs Authority 
Health consultant in Accra, 
Ghana. 17 Nelson Mandela Ave, Accra, Ghana. 
JRG9+2Q Accra, Ghana 
'''Contact number'''- +233 30 223 3200 
[https://g.page/fdaghana?share '''Location link'''] 
 
'''Government Regulatory Agency Contacts:''' 
Dr. Stephen KwabenaOpuni. 
The Chief Executive 
Food and Drugs Board 
PO Box CT 2783, Cantonment, Accra, Ghana 
Tel: 233-21-229261 
Tel: 233-21-233200/910761/235100 
Fax: 233-21-225502 
Email: skopuni@fdbghana.gov.gh 
 
'''Mr.Odame-Darkwa''' 
Head of Food Safety Section of Food and Drugs Board 
PO Box CT 2783, Accra 
Tel: 233-21-233200/910761/235100 
Fax: 233-21-225502 
Email: jodamedarkwa@fdbghana.gov.gh 
 
'''Mr Jack- SugloVespar''' 
Director 
Plant Protection and Regulatory Service 
Ministry of Food and Agriculture 
PO Box M37, Accra 
Tel: 21-302638 
Cell: 233-244-388275 
Email: jackvesper@yahoo.com 
 
'''Other Import Specialist Contacts:''' 
Mrs Elizabeth Aditola 
Director of Standards 
PO Box MB 245, Accra 
Tel: 233-21-501937/500065/506991 
Email: eaditola@ghanastandards.org 
 

==Eligibility==
*Any Ghanaians, who want to Verify Imported drugs, can apply.
 
 
==Fees==
A fee is payable on verification of imported food of this form. [https://fdaghana.gov.gh/img/appfees.pdf Link] 

 
==Validity==
Explain the time until which the certificate/document is valid.
e.g. Birth Certificate Valid Forever
 
 
==Documents to Use==
Please attach documents that can be used by people. e.g. links

 
==Sample Documents==
Please attach sample completed documents that would help other people.

 
==Processing Time==
Please explain processing time taken in obtaining the document/certificate.

 
==Related Videos==
Videos explaining the procedure or to fill the applications.
Attach videos using the following tag <&video type='website'>video ID|width|height<&/video&> from external websites.
Please remove the '&' inside the tags during implementation.
Website = allocine, blip, dailymotion, facebook, gametrailers, googlevideo, html5, metacafe, myspace, revver,
sevenload, viddler, vimeo, youku, youtube
width = 560, height = 340, Video ID = Can be obtained from the URL of webpage where the video is displayed.
e.gIn the following url 'http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Y0US7oR_t3M' Video ID is 'Y0US7oR_t3M'.
 
 
==Instructions==
*The Government of Ghana’s (GOG) regulatory body responsible for food product manufacturing, importation, exportation, advertisement and distribution is the Food and Drugs Board (FDB). The Food and Drugs Board was established and became fully operational in August 1997. The FDB was established to protect and promote public health by ensuring that food and drugs consumed in Ghana are wholesome and safe.
*The Food and Drugs law was passed in 1992. All food products imported, advertised, sold or distributed in the country must first be registered with the Food and Drugs Board under Section 18 and 25 of the Food and Drugs law, 1992 (PNDCL 305B) and Section 4 (b) of the Food and Drugs (Amendment) Act 523, 1996. A certificate with a registration number is then issued with respect to the product. In addition only companies duly registered by the Registrar General’s Department shall be permitted to import food and drugs.
*According to FDB (Food, Drugs and other Goods) General Labelling Rules, 1992, “food” includes “any article manufactured, sold or represented for use as food or drink for human consumption, chewing gum and any ingredient which may be mixed with food for any purpose whatsoever”. Currently the Food and Drugs law is undergoing review and amendments to ensure that all food products, for example water, is included in the food law.
 
 
==Required Information==
*Applicant name
*Residential address
*Contact number
*Email id
*Details of Packing list
*Date of packing
*Date of imported
*TIN number
*Email id
*Name of product
*Provide the production "batch" or lot number;
*Provide date of manufacture of products, expiry date or best use before date
 
 
==Need for the Document==
*Any company in Ghana that needs to verify the Imported drugs Ghana or requires clearing of household Chemicals and cosmetics from the ports must possess a relevant Permit obtained from the Food and Drug authority.
 
 
==Information which might help==
*The 2019 FAIRS report provides up to date information on the regulations and procedures for the importation of food and agricultural products to Ghana. This year the Ghana Food and Drugs Authority (FDA) proposed substantial changes to fees and charges for imported food and beverage products. These changes are currently under review by the Parliament of Ghana, with a targeted approval for early 2020.
*This report is prepared by the USDA/ Foreign Agricultural Service, Office of Agricultural Affairs Accra for U.S. exporters of food and agricultural commodities. While every possible care was taken in the preparation of this report, information provided may not be completely accurate either because policies/regulations/directives have changed since its preparation, or because clear and consistent information was not available. Post highly recommends those U.S. exporters verify the full set of import requirements with their foreign customers, who are usually best equipped to research such matters with local authorities, before any products are shipped.
 
 
==Other uses of the Document/Certificate==
Please explain what are other uses of obtaining this document/certificate.
e.g. Birth Certificate can be used as proof of identity.
 
 
==External Links==
[https://gra.gov.gh/customs/import-procedures/ Link] 

 
==Others==
More information which might help people.
 

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