AreaGhana

Commodity GroupOilseeds, oils and meals

CommodityPalm oil

Date23/05/2023

Policy CategoryProduction

Policy InstrumentProduction support

DescriptionBegan implementation of a comprehensive palm oil traceability system to strengthen the palm oil industry and safeguard public health. The system was developed to prevent practices that contaminate palm oil along the supply chain and to facilitate the export of authentic and healthy palm oil to global markets. The Food and Drug Authority of Ghana (FDA) will implement a licensing system for palm oil processors.