The Food and Drugs Authority (FDA) has directed all importers, manufacturers, and distributors to remove mixed drinks that combine alcohol with stimulants such as caffeine, ginseng, guarana, inositol, and glucuronolactone from the Ghanaian market by the end of March 2026.
The directive follows a post-registration review conducted under the Public Health Act, 2012 (Act 851). The FDA’s assessment took into account international and regional cases where similar alcoholic energy drinks have been restricted or banned due to public health concerns.
Scientific evidence indicates that consuming beverages that mix alcohol and stimulants can lead to serious health issues and risky behaviours, particularly among youth and young adults. The review was supported by the FDA’s Food Expert Committee and the Technical Advisory Committee on Food Safety and Nutrition.
Manufacturers have been instructed to reformulate their products so that alcoholic drinks and energy drinks are sold separately. Any products found on the market after the March deadline will be subject to regulatory sanctions, including withdrawal.
The FDA also urged consumers to report any suspicious or non-compliant products, reaffirming its commitment to safeguarding food safety and public health.
