Ghana’s importers and exporters have voiced serious concerns about the risks posed by illegal mining activities to the country’s agricultural exports.
The Association warns that if the issue of illegal mining is not addressed promptly, Ghana could face significant difficulties in marketing its food products internationally, particularly in Europe.
Their concerns arise from reports suggesting that exported food items from Ghana, including staple commodities like cocoa, yam, and vegetables, have been found to contain traces of harmful heavy metals.
In an interview, the Association’s President, Sampson Asaki Awingobit, highlighted that the EU consistently enforces strict food safety standards, and any evidence of contamination could result in an outright ban on Ghanaian agricultural exports.
He emphasized that such a ban would have severe economic repercussions for Ghana, given that the EU is one of the country’s largest trading partners.
