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The Ghana Standards Authority (GSA) is the National Statutory Body responsible for the management of the nation's quality infrastructure.

Accra, Ghana
Joined November 2015
🏥 Accurate Measurements, Reliable Healthcare! Medical devices such as blood pressure monitors, thermometers and weighing scales require regular calibration and verification to ensure accurate measurements and reliable test results.
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The Systems Certification Department of the GSA, on Thursday, November 5, 2026, held its 3rd Annual General Meeting (AGM), providing a platform for stakeholders to share knowledge on how the Authority can better support organisations in implementing effective management systems.
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The Systems Certification Department of the GSA, on Thursday, November 5, 2026, held its 3rd Annual General Meeting (AGM), providing a platform for stakeholders to share knowledge on how the Authority can better support organisations in implementing effective management systems.
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Speaking at the event, Director of the Certification Directorate, Ms. Joyce Okoree, stressed the need to move beyond certification as an end in itself and focus on building resilient institutions, safer workplaces and a more competitive national economy.
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Yesterday, @_AfricanUnion , @ARSO_1977 and other Pan African Quality Infrastructure @PAQI) institutions participated in the EU/ACP Quality and Regulatory Infrastructure project closing steering committee meeting at the UNIDO Headquarters in the sidelines of the #Global Quality Forum taking place from 4th to 6th November in Vienna, Austria. @nhermog @AFRIMETS_SCHOOL @AFRAC_Official @afsec2016 #AU #ARSO #AFRIMETS #AFSEC #GlobalQualityForum2026 #UNIDO #PAQI #EU #ACP
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🎯 WHY IS CALIBRATION IMPORTANT? Regular calibration helps ensure that weighing scales and industrial measuring instruments provide accurate and reliable readings. At the GSA, we provide calibration services that promote measurement accuracy and quality assurance.
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Accurate and verified weighing scales are essential for fair trade, consumer protection and regulatory compliance.
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🔥Ghana Standard (GS 135:2026) – Safety Wood Matches in Boxes This Standard specifies requirements for the performance, testing, packaging and labelling of safety matches to promote product quality, safety and consistency.
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Senior ISO Official Engages GSA, Stakeholders on Conformity Assessment Matters The Chairperson for the ISO Committee on Conformity Assessment (ISO/CASCO), Ms. Caroline A. Outa-Ogweno, on Tuesday engaged with members of the National Mirror Committee (NMC) for CASCO.
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CASCO is the ISO committee that works and develops international standards and other ISO and ISO/IEC documents related to conformity assessment.
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The engagement focused on the national and international responsibilities of the NMC, particularly, its role in contributing to the development of national positions on conformity assessment, aligning them with international standards.
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Management members of the GSA, Today, met with the President of the National Committee of the IEC, Prof. Engr. Amevi Acakpovi, to discuss the upcoming 2nd IEC Africa Quality Infrastructure in Electrotechnology Week, scheduled to take place in Accra from December 1-3, 2026.
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The engagement focused on how GSA can contribute meaningfully to the successful organisation and delivery of the programme, which will bring attention to quality infrastructure and the advancement of electrotechnology in Africa.
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During the meeting, the Director-General of GSA, Prof. George Agyei, reiterated the Authority’s commitment to the event, stressing that the GSA represents IEC in Ghana and, therefore, has a mandate to play a leading role in ensuring the programme’s success.
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The Deputy Director-General in charge of General Services at the GSA, Hon. Samuel Abdulai Jabanyite, on Tuesday October 27, 2026, delivered a keynote address at the Africa Bio Conference 2026, held at Alisa Hotel in Accra.
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The event organised by the Sena Institute of Technology was held under the theme, “Building a Dynamic Ecosystem and Positioning Ghana as West Africa’s Leading Hub for Life Sciences Innovation”.
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In his address, Mr. Jabanyite reaffirmed the GSA’s commitment to collaborating with innovation hubs, universities, research institutions and the private sector to facilitate the commercialisation of research and transform laboratory innovations into industrial-scale production.
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The GSA, led by the Deputy Director-General (General Services), Hon. Samuel Jabanyite, has paid a condolence visit to the Yaa Naa Palace in Yendi following the passing of Ndan Yaa Naa Abukari Mahama II and congratulated the Dagbon Kingdom on the enskinment of a new Regent.
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The visit also provided an opportunity to highlight GSA’s mandate and plans to establish an office in Yendi to bring its services closer to businesses and residents.
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🧪 Ghana’s Premium Testing Center!
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