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Updates about this market, newest first: its WTO notifications of draft SPS and TBT rules and any other update that names it. 13 published so far.

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  1. WTO notificationTBTProposed measure, not in force yet

    DGS 4504:2026 MOTOR VEHICLE HOMOLOGATION - COMPULSORY SPECIFICATION FOR MOTOR VEHICLES OF CATEGORY L

    This standard specification covers the requirements for motor vehicle models of category L, not previously registered or licensed in Ghana, and motor vehicle models assembled from new frames or bodies and used parts from earlier designs of motor vehicle models, designed or adapted for operation on…

    Symbol: G/TBT/N/GHA/67Comment period closed

  2. WTO notificationTBTProposed measure, may since have been adopted

    Specification for Cannabis Inflorescence for Medicinal use

    This standard defines the specifications (appropriate tests, their analytical methods and acceptance criteria) for the identification, strength (for example, cannabinoid content), and purity (for example, limits for contaminants) for cannabis inflorescence for medicinal use. This specification…

    Symbol: G/TBT/N/GHA/66Comment period closed

  3. WTO notificationTBTProposed measure, may since have been adopted

    Specification for maintaining acceptable water activity (aw) for dry cannabis intended for human/animal use

    This Ghana standard specifies the range of water activity (aw) suitable for safe and efficacious storage of cannabis and also methods for determining the aw of a cannabis sample. This standard does not purport to address all of the safety concerns, if any, associated with its use. It is the…

    Symbol: G/TBT/N/GHA/59Comment period closed

  4. WTO notificationTBTProposed measure, may since have been adopted

    Specification for Packaging and Labeling of Consumer Cannabis Products for Sale to Adult Consumers, Legally Authorized Medical Users, and Caregivers in a Business-to-Consumer…

    This standard specifies requirements for the packaging and labeling of cannabis products for sale to adult consumers, legally authorized medical users, and care givers in a business-to-consumer/patient/caregiver retail environment and other legal distribution channels. This includes labeling of…

    Symbol: G/TBT/N/GHA/64Comment period closed

  5. WTO notificationTBTProposed measure, may since have been adopted

    Techniques to Lower Microbial Load in Post-Harvest Inflorescence of Cannabis and Hemp

    This standard gives guidelines for potentially acceptable techniques for lowering microbiological contamination in post-harvest inflorescence of cannabis and hemp. This standard is applicable to all post-harvest inflorescence of cannabis and hemp plants regardless of the regulatory classification…

    Symbol: G/TBT/N/GHA/62Comment period closed

  6. WTO notificationTBTProposed measure, may since have been adopted

    Code of practice for cannabis operation

    This standard sets out the framework for cannabis operations in Ghana. It defines the essential elements for the cultivation, harvesting, storage and processing of cannabis production. It also defines the minimum standards for operating a cannabis production system to meet quality and safety…

    Symbol: G/TBT/N/GHA/63Comment period closed

  7. WTO notificationTBTProposed measure, may since have been adopted

    Guideline for sampling of Hempseed intended for human/animal use

    This standard gives guidelines used in collection of a representative field sample of bulk hempseed intended for human/animal use. This Standard applies to plant breeders, hempseed producers/farmers, seed cleaners, storage facilities, laboratories, and processors who handle bulk hempseed.

    Symbol: G/TBT/N/GHA/60Comment period closed

  8. WTO notificationTBTProposed measure, may since have been adopted

    Guideline for assessing spoilage of Hemp Seed intended for human/animal use

    This standard gives guideline for the visual assessment of spoilage in hemp seed intended for human/animal use. Additional recognized laboratory tests can be completed as necessary to augment this standard. This standard applies to plant breeders, hemp seed producers, storage facilities…

    Symbol: G/TBT/N/GHA/61Comment period closed

  9. WTO notificationTBTProposed measure, may since have been adopted

    Specification for Environmental Conditions while Packaging, while In Transit and for Post-packaged Storage and retail merchandising of Cannabis

    This standard specifies the environmental conditions, such as temperature, humidity, and lighting, under which cannabis intended for human use are to be packaged, maintained whilst in transit and stored to ensure the safety, quality, and weight stabilization of the packaged Cannabis. This standard…

    Symbol: G/TBT/N/GHA/65Comment period closed

  10. WTO notificationTBTProposed measure, may since have been adopted

    Specification for Hemp straw intended for Decortication

    This standard gives requirements for on-site management targets to help manage against potential spoilage. This standard can be used by hemp farmers, hemp straw companies and hemp decorticators to target aspects of straw management that assist consistent quality.

    Symbol: G/TBT/N/GHA/55Comment period closed

  11. WTO notificationTBTProposed measure, may since have been adopted

    Guideline for cleaning and disinfection of cannabis facility and equipment

    This standard gives guidelines for cleaning and disinfecting a cannabis cultivation center, including the prevention of hazards such as: disease, pests, and contamination. It addresses techniques and considerations for cleaning, as well as information on disinfection products and techniques. This…

    Symbol: G/TBT/N/GHA/56Comment period closed

  12. WTO notificationTBTProposed measure, may since have been adopted

    Specification for whole Hemp Seed Storage at Primary Production Facilities

    These standard covers requirement that can be used by hemp farmers, hemp breeders, hemp seed processing companies, and hemp agricultural extension agency to help manage against potential seed spoilage during storage. It applies to broad acre production of hemp seed intended for human/animal use.

    Symbol: G/TBT/N/GHA/58Comment period closed

  13. WTO notificationTBTProposed measure, may since have been adopted

    Vocabulary - Terminology Relating to Cannabis

    This standard is a compilation of definitions of technical terms used in the cannabis industry.

    Symbol: G/TBT/N/GHA/57Comment period closed

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What SPS and TBT mean

SPSSanitary and phytosanitary measures

Food safety, animal and plant health

Rules that protect people, animals and plants from risks carried by food, feed, pests and diseases: maximum residue limits, additives and contaminants, quarantine and inspection, and the certificates that go with them.

TBTTechnical barriers to trade

Technical product rules

Technical regulations, standards and conformity assessment for products: specifications, labelling and marking, packaging, and the tests and certificates a product needs before it can be sold.

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