Free articles, guides, checklists, and regulatory updates — written by CESPIM/AQFS's expert trainers for food businesses, manufacturers, and entrepreneurs operating in Ghana.
HACCP is not just an international requirement — under FDA Act 851 and LI 2169, it is increasingly expected of Ghanaian food businesses seeking registration and market access. This guide walks you through all seven HACCP principles, explains how to identify Critical Control Points in a Ghanaian processing environment, and gives you a practical starting framework you can adapt to your own product line.
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A plain-language breakdown of Ghana's Food and Drugs Act 851 and LI 2169 — registration requirements, labelling rules, and what inspectors look for.
Step-by-step guidance on identifying hazards, assessing risk, and documenting your findings in line with Ghanaian legal requirements.
Many Ghanaian food manufacturers are confused about the relationship between HACCP and ISO 22000. Here's the clear answer.
From raw material sourcing to FDA registration — a practical starter guide for entrepreneurs entering Ghana's household chemicals market.
The registration process explained clearly — from dossier preparation and product categorisation to submission, fees, and timeline expectations.
An IPM-based guide to pest management in food processing environments — covering documentation, chemical use, and third-party contractor oversight.
Practical guidance on your obligations under Ghana's Mental Health Act 846 — and how to build a psychologically safe workplace without specialist resources.
How to implement Sort, Set, Shine, Standardise, and Sustain in a real Ghanaian production environment — with examples from local businesses.
A financial and operational breakdown for women entrepreneurs and cooperatives looking to enter the bar soap manufacturing market in Ghana.
What Ghana's Environmental Protection Agency expects from food processing operations — EIA requirements, EMP documentation, and permit timelines.
Practical tools you can use right now in your business — no sign-up required for most resources.
A structured worksheet to help you identify and document CCPs in your food processing line, aligned to the Codex Alimentarius seven principles.
Download Free →A ready-to-use risk assessment template referencing Ghana's Labour Act 651 requirements. Covers hazard type, risk rating, controls, and responsible person columns.
Download Free →Every document and data point you'll need to register a food product with FDA Ghana — organised by product category under Act 851 and LI 2169.
Download Free →A scoring sheet for auditing your production floor against each 5S pillar, with scoring guidance and action planning space for continuous improvement.
Download Free →A single-page summary of the key laws governing food safety, occupational health, and environmental management for Ghanaian businesses: Acts 651, 851, 846, and EPA regulations.
Download Free →A simple Excel-based costing template for small-scale manufacturers — covering raw materials, labour, overheads, and recommended retail price calculation.
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