Public urged to be wary of sub-standard goods

14-10-13            

As today marks World Standard day, Ghana standards Authority (GSA), a constitutional mandated body established to ensure the standardization for the improvement of the quality of goods and services as well as sound management practices in industries and public institutions is advising the public to be wary of sub-standard goods on the Ghanaian market. In a statement signed and copied to Radio Ghana in Bolgatanga, the Upper East Regional Director of GSA, Joseph Sarpong, said patronizing inferior and substandard goods have a rippling effect on the country’s business environment and should be avoided. He said the importation of such goods could only be halted when people refuse to buy them. The day is globally celebrated each year in honour of efforts put up by thousands of experts who develop voluntary standards within three worldwide standards development organisations. They are the International Electro-technical Commission (IEC), International Organisation for Standardization (ISO) and the International Telecommunication Union (ITU). The aim, he stated was to raise awareness among regulators, industry and consumers as to the importance of standardization to the global economy. The theme for this year: ‘International Standards ensure positive change’ celebration seeks to highlight the importance of ensuring the quality of goods and services as it contributes to mitigating climate change and its related issues. In Ghana, the celebration of the event is characterised with lots of activities as it is done around the globe. This comes in the form of radio and television discourse as well as open fora with an open day being the main event.

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