The Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology (KNUST), in collaboration with SEND-GHANA and the Ghana Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics (GAND), has intensified efforts to promote the adoption of Front-of-Package Warning Labelling (FOPWL) policies in Ghana. At a symposium held to discuss the impact of food labelling on consumer health, experts underscored the need for clear nutritional information to help consumers make informed dietary choices.
They also emphasized the role of such policies in encouraging food manufacturers to adopt healthier formulations. Despite overwhelming scientific evidence proving the effectiveness of FOPWL and Nutrition Profiling Models (NPM) in safeguarding public health, Ghana has yet to implement these critical policies.
The symposium, therefore, served as a platform to engage policymakers, researchers, and industry players in shaping national nutrition standards. Provost of the College of Science at KNUST, Professor Leonard Amekudzi, urged stakeholders to channel their collective expertise into actionable solutions.
“Harnessing knowledge and experience can drive meaningful change toward a healthier, sustainable food system,” he emphasized. Country Director for SEND-GHANA, Mrs. Harriet Nuamah Agyemang, highlighted the urgency of FOPWL adoption, stating, “We need this policy now.
It will provide a framework for government interventions and strengthen engagement with food manufacturers and importers, given Ghana’s dependence on imported food products.” With growing concerns over diet-related health conditions, stakeholders hope this advocacy will accelerate policy implementation to promote healthier food choices and public well-being.
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