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We have not registered any body enlargement product- FDA cautions celebs over social media advertisement
The Food and Drugs Authority (FDA) has cautioned celebrities to desist from advertising body enlargement products on social media.
According to the FDA, they have not approved any body enlargement product, which would further warrant an advertisement on any platform.
Speaking to The Spectator, the Head of Communications, Mr.James Lartey, said celebrities should demand FDA approval documents from people who approached them to advertise their products on any platform.
Responding to recent development of celebrities advertising body enlargement products on their social media platforms, Mr Lartey added “in the first place, FDA has not registered any buttocks, penis, or breast enlargement product.”
Against this backdrop, he cautioned them to desist from advertising them, because it was contrary to Public Health Act 2012 (Act 851), which enforces standards for the sale of food, drugs, food supplements, herbal and homeopathic medicines, veterinary medicines, cosmetics, medical devices, household chemical substances, tobacco and tobacco products.
According to him, anyone seen selling or advertising any product which has not been approved by the FDA is perpetrating an illegality, and should stop immediately.
He further advised celebrities who are approached for advertisement to demand FDA approval notice of the product, and further request for a letter approving the advert, after the text of the commercial had been vetted.
“If anyone approaches you to advertise a product, demand for the approval document, that alone does not automatically guarantee you to advertise the product, further demand for a letter approving the advert, before you go ahead,” he said.
Mr Lartey said, the FDA has a mandate to ensure the safety of the public, and for that matter, everyone needed to collaborate with them to save lives.
By Edem Mensah-Tsotorme
Entertainment
Romeo Swag wins TV3 Mentor Season 13
Fast-rising Ghanaian musician, Romeo Swag, was declared the winner at the grand finale of the Mentor Season 13 event held at the National Theatre on Sunday, January 12.
He beat four other finalists to claim the coveted title and a significant prize package.
After 13 weeks of intense competition, five talented finalists remained: AJ Tunes, Rey Cooper, Jimi, Romeo Swag, and Robby Kay, vying for the coveted title.
Romeo Swag walked away with a significant prize package, including GH₵80,000 cash and GH₵80,000 worth of airtime.
Rey Cooper and AJ Tunes emerged as the first and second runners-up, respectively.
Source:3news.com
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Empress Gifty’s mother, Agaga goes on Saturday
Evangelist Agnes Abafoduba Annan, actress and mother of Ghanaian gospel musician, Empress Gifty goes home on Saturday.
The veteran actress affectionately called Agaga or Maame Fante passed away on December 14,2024 after a short illness.
The final funeral rite will be held Saturday, January 18, 2025, at the Tema Community 8, No.3 School Park.
This would be followed by a thanksgiving service at Bethel Family Assemblies of God Church at Tema Community 22 on Sunday, January 19, 2025.
The family and loved ones will gather at Community 8, No.3 School Park after the church service.
Agnes Abafoduba Annan was born on December 9, 1954, at New Takoradi Railways Quarters to Mr. Albert Kweku Annan, a Carpenter with Ghana Railways and Madam Mary Donkor, a fishmonger,both of blessed memories.
Agaga, 70, was the first born of five siblings
By Edem Mensah-Tsotorme
