The Ghana Standards Authority (GSA) has reconstituted its Governing Board with the inauguration of a 13-member team, marking a renewed commitment to advancing quality standards, consumer protection, and trade facilitation in Ghana.

The new board includes representatives from key sectors such as academia, industry, public service and policy, positioning the Authority to better support the country’s industrial transformation agenda.

The board was inaugurated on Wednesday by the Minister for Trade, Industry and Agribusiness, Elizabeth Ofosu-Adjare, who charged members to prioritise standard harmonisation, particularly under the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA), to boost Ghana’s competitiveness across the continent.

“We also want you to work very hard in the area of the African Continental Free Trade Area because it is our best bet. We need to do a lot of standard harmonization because once we harmonize our standards with other countries, it makes trading with those countries very easy under the AfCFTA,” she stated.

Among the newly appointed members is Appiah Kusi Adomako Esq., Director of the West African Regional Centre of CUTS International. His inclusion underscores the growing influence of CUTS International in national policy and consumer advocacy.

Adomako, who previously served on the GSA’s Technical Advisory Committee on Standards, pledged his commitment to supporting the Authority’s objectives.

“I wish to commit that we will work together to enhance the work of the Ghana Standards Authority, working with the management and staff of the Authority. I believe that protecting the safety of consumers, supporting industry and contributing to the country’s development is our key priority,” he stated.

He added that the appointment reflects recognition of CUTS International’s work in promoting consumer welfare and a fair, transparent marketplace in Ghana and across the region.

Chairman of the new board, Hudu Mogtari, expressed appreciation to the President and the Ministry for their confidence and assured that the board would uphold integrity and transparency while providing strategic oversight to the Authority.

“We will work to ensure that GSA remains relevant and responsive to the needs of stakeholders,” he said.

The reconstitution of the board is in accordance with Section 4 of the Ghana Standards Authority Act, 2022 (Act 1078). The diverse membership brings together expertise to reinforce Ghana’s quality infrastructure and support economic development through standardization and consumer protection.

The new board is expected to drive forward Ghana’s standardization agenda, improve quality assurance systems and protect consumer interests, while supporting broader national development priorities.