The Government Analyst – Food and Drug Depart-ment (GA-FDD) is reminding food importers for the local market that these imports must be accompanied by the relevant documents, including a Free Sale Certificate or a Health Certificate and/or a Certificate of Analysis.
A GA-FDD press release stated that Free Sale or Health Certificates must be issued by the regulatory Authority/Agency from the country of origin and the Certificate of Analysis can be issued by an independent laboratory or that of the manufacturer, in keeping with the Laws of Guyana.
The release further noted that original copies of these documents serve as confirmation that the food items being imported were manufactured under safe and sanitary conditions where regular premises inspections are conducted. It also reiterated the GA-FDD’s authority to protect consumers as it ensures only safe and wholesome foods are made available to the local market.
The GA-FDD also noted that, in collaboration with the Environmental Health Office, it recently conducted a number of stakeholder discussions with members of the business community and the public to underline the administrative functions of the department as it pertains to trade and consumer protection.
