Ghana's exports to UK choke on certification barriers - High Commissioner reveals
Sabah Zita Benson, Ghana's High Commissioner to the United Kingdom, revealed on Thursday on Joy News' PM Express Business Edition that "certification hurdles remain a major obstacle for Ghanaian exports entering the UK market." She said her diplomatic mission has been heavily focused on economic diplomacy, aimed at attracting investment and strengthening trade ties between Ghana and the UK.
Sabah Zita Benson described her experience as positive but not without challenges. She said that when she and others were leaving for their duty posts, "we were given matching KPI orders. And number one on the KPI is economic diplomacy. So I've been pursuing economic diplomacy relentlessly." She explained that her approach has involved direct interaction with Ghanaian businesses operating in the UK to better understand their challenges. She stated, "I visit the Ghanaian businesses to interact with them. We have a trade partnership agreement between Ghana and the UK, so when I go to these businesses, I ask them how they get their imports into the UK and the difficulties they face."
According to Sabah Zita Benson, these engagements have revealed a consistent bottleneck that is limiting the smooth flow of Ghanaian goods into the UK. She found out that "most of the difficulties they face have to do with certification." She specifically pointed to the issue of standards and regulatory acceptance, noting that "The certification and standardisation of our FDA certificate is the European one, which is very high, but we have to find a way for the UK to accept that."
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Ghana's High Commissioner to the UK, Sabah Zita Benson, highlights a critical issue affecting trade relations between the two nations - certification barriers. This challenge could have far-reaching consequences for Ghanaian businesses seeking to expand their presence in the UK market.
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