Consumer protection agency uncovered fake “American Paint”
The consumer protection agency’s surveillance task force has uncovered a troubling issue regarding paint products been sold, with the so called “American Paint” being a notable example , despite its popularity in the market, as it lacks approval from the Ghana Standard Authority (GSA).
Addressing the press today at the consumer protection agency’s secretariat , Mr. Kofi Kapito, Chief Executive Officer of the Consumer Protection Agency said, these paints are imported into the country packaged in unlabelled drums, lacking any indication or origin or manufacturing, contrary to Ghana Standard Authority (GSA) and the Environmental Protection Agency regulations.
These unlabelled paints are then re-packaged and labeled as “American Paints,” which are sold and distributed into the local market.
Our investigations confirm that products manufactured in the United States of America (USA) whether for domestic use or export should not lack essential labeling , including manufacture’s details, batch number, ingredients, expiring date and barcode for traceability .
We are informing public that these so called “American Paints”are fraudulent and are misleading consumers.
Additionally, we have identified a concerning trend of individuals producing paints in backyard and homes .the production of paints may be hazardous if not handled professionally and in a supervised environment by skilled and professional employees under strict safety conditions, as mandated by the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and the Ghana Standard Authority (GSA).
These makeshift operations are often situated in communities, which now pose significant health risks to both the producers and the surrounding communities.
In response, we have alerted the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and the Ghana Standard Authority (GSA) to collaborate with the Consumer Protection Agency in cracking down there illegal paint producers to safeguard public health and ensure compliance with safety regulations.
Story by Bugbila Moadow
