FDA arrests traders at Makola Market over 'cigarette toffee' sales
The Food and Drugs Authority FDA arrested traders at Makola Market in Accra on August 29, 2026, for allegedly selling products known as “cigarette toffee”. This action was part of an enforcement operation by the FDA to remove unsafe or unsuitable products from the market. FDA officials visited areas of the market where these products were reportedly sold and apprehended traders suspected of involvement. This operation is part of the FDA’s ongoing monitoring and enforcement efforts to safeguard consumers from unapproved products. The Authority has increased inspections in markets and trading centers to identify and remove products that could pose public health risks, particularly those attractive to children due to their packaging. The FDA plans further investigations into the seized products and the arrested traders to determine appropriate actions. This operation also serves as a warning to traders dealing in unapproved products that they may face enforcement for violating food and drug regulations.
