Civil society organisation SEND Ghana and its partners have intensified calls for the introduction of a mandatory Front-of-Pack Warning Food Labelling (FoPWL) policy to help address the growing burden of non-communicable diseases (NCDs) in the country.
The call was made during an Editors’ Forum on Mandatory Front-of-Pack Warning Food Labelling Advocacy organised by SEND Ghana in partnership with the Ghana Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics (GAND) and the Vision for Accelerated Sustainable Development (VASD) in Accra on Friday, June 26, 2026.
The forum sought to promote dialogue on creating healthier food environments and strengthen media engagement in advancing evidence-based food policies in Ghana.
Speaking at the event, the Project Lead at SEND Ghana, Ms Levlyn Konadu Asiedu, said introducing warning labels on food products containing high levels of sugar, salt and unhealthy fats would empower consumers to make informed dietary choices and help reduce the prevalence of non-communicable diseases.
She noted that the advocacy for mandatory food warning labels has become increasingly important as Ghana’s food environment continues to evolve with the growing availability and consumption of ultra-processed foods high in sugar, salt and unhealthy fats.
According to her, these unhealthy dietary patterns are significantly contributing to rising cases of diabetes, hypertension, cardiovascular diseases and certain cancers in the country.
Also speaking at the forum, the President of the Ghana Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics (GAND), Reverend Prince Baidoo, advised Ghanaians to reduce their intake of oily foods, sugar and salt.
He expressed concern over the increasing number of diet-related diseases and encouraged households to include more vegetables in their meals to promote healthier lifestyles.
The coalition of health advocates and nutrition experts further urged policymakers to prioritise the implementation of the Front-of-Pack Warning Food Labelling policy as part of broader efforts to improve public health and reduce the burden of non-communicable diseases in Ghana.
