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Ghana's Food Safety Experts

Ensuring Food Safety,
Quality & Sustainability

Expert consultancy in GDA licensing, food safety management systems, training, and compliance auditing — helping Ghana's food industry meet global standards.

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FSSC
v.6 Certified
Expertise
ISO
9001 & 22000
Specialists
GDA
Licensing
Support
25+
Years Combined
Experience
FDA & GSA Compliance
VeriFood Consult site inspection
Ghana Based in Accra,
serving all regions
About VeriFood

Your Trusted Partner in Food Safety & Compliance

VeriFood Consult | Gh is a specialist food safety and quality management consultancy based in Accra, Ghana. We bridge the gap between regulatory requirements and operational excellence for food businesses of all sizes.

Our team brings hands-on experience from the frontlines of Ghana's food industry — from the Food and Drugs Authority and Ghana Standards Authority to internationally certified manufacturing facilities — enabling us to offer practical, results-driven guidance.

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Regulatory Expertise

Deep knowledge of GDA/FDA licensing processes and requirements

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International Standards

Certified in FSSC 22000, ISO 22000, ISO 9001 systems

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Practical Approach

Industry veterans with real-world factory and audit experience

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Results Focused

Track record of successful certifications and approvals

What We Do

Our Consulting Services

Comprehensive food safety and quality management solutions tailored to Ghana's regulatory landscape and international standards.

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GDA Licensing Support

End-to-end support for navigating Ghana's Food and Drugs Authority (FDA/GDA) regulatory requirements, from initial applications to full certification.

  • Food product registration
  • Food facility permit licensing
  • Documentation for operations & production
  • Processing & quality documentation
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Food Safety & Quality Management

Design, implement, and maintain robust food safety and quality management systems aligned with leading international standards.

  • Training: PRP, ISO 9001:2015, ISO 22000:2018
  • FSSC 22000 v.6 implementation & training
  • FSQ auditing (internal & second-party)
  • FSQ documentation development
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Training & Capacity Building

Targeted training programmes that build your team's capability in food safety, quality control, and regulatory compliance.

  • Prerequisite Programmes (PRP) training
  • HACCP principles & application
  • Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP)
  • Staff competency development
  • Food hygiene & personal hygiene training
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Safety Audits

Rigorous, independent auditing services to evaluate your food safety systems, identify gaps, and drive continuous improvement.

  • Internal food safety audits
  • Second-party supplier audits
  • GMP compliance audits
  • Pre-certification gap analysis
  • Corrective action management
Why Choose Us

The VeriFood Advantage

We don't just advise — we've worked in the same facilities, managed the same systems, and passed the same audits you're facing.

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Industry-Embedded Experience

Our consultants come directly from Ghana's leading food manufacturers — GOPDC, Twellium, Blue Skies — with hands-on system management experience.

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Proven Certification Results

Track record of successfully obtaining and maintaining FSSC 22000, ISO 9001, RSPO, and URSA certifications for multiple clients.

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FDA & GSA Familiarity

Direct working experience with Ghana's regulatory bodies ensures your applications and documentation meet authority expectations first time.

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End-to-End Solutions

From licensing documentation to certification audits to staff training, we handle the complete food safety compliance journey.

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Technical Depth

Backed by formal academic qualifications in Food Science, Food Quality Management, and Science Laboratory Technology.

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Sustainability Aware

Experience with RSPO (Roundtable on Sustainable Palm Oil) and ESG-aligned food safety frameworks for responsible production.

Our Experts

Meet the Lead Consultants

Seasoned professionals bringing decades of real-world food industry experience directly to your business.

Mr. Joseph Quaye

Mr. Joseph N. Quaye

Lead Food Safety Consultant & FSTL

A highly experienced Food Technologist with over 25 years across Ghana's food manufacturing sector. Joseph has led food safety teams at GOPDC, Twellium Industrial Company, and held managerial roles in Liberia and for KFC franchise operations in Ghana. He is a Food Safety Team Leader (FSTL) certified under FSSC 22000 v.6 and holds a strong command of HACCP, ISO 22000, and ISO 9001 systems.

FSSC 22000 v.6 ISO 22000:2018 ISO 9001:2015 HACCP BRC Risk Assessment

Academic Qualifications

MSc. Food Quality Management — KNUST, Kumasi (2017–2019)
BSc. Food Science — University of Ghana, Legon (1995–1999)

Notable Achievements

• Food Safety Team Leader for maiden FSSC 22000 v.6 Certification of McBerry Factory (2025)
• FSSC 22000 v.5.1 certification for GOPDC (2016–2022)
• Established FSMS for MECOLM Malls Food Department (2022)
• Ghana Standards Technical Committee member on Edible Fats/Oils & Hygienic Practice for Palm Oil

Edith Okanorkor Annang

Edith Okanorkor Annang

Food Quality & Safety Consultant

A dynamic Quality Assurance professional with experience spanning palm oil manufacturing, food product analysis, and regulatory compliance. Edith has served as QA, Safety, Health & Environment Manager at Avnash Industries and as QA Officer at GOPDC, with prior analytical roles at Ghana's Food and Drugs Authority and Ghana Standards Authority.

ISO 22000 ISO 9001 FSSC 22000 RSPO GMP URSA Audits

Academic Qualifications

BTech. Science Laboratory Technology (Analytical Chemistry) — Accra Technical University (2016–2018)
HND Science Laboratory Technology — Accra Technical University (2013–2016)

Notable Achievements

• Core quality team member maintaining FSSC 22000 & ISO 9001 at GOPDC (2018–2024)
• Consulting team member for RSPO & FSSC 22000 certification at Avnash Industries (2021)
• Part of consulting team obtaining FSSC 22000 certification for Sankofa Foods (2021)
• Former Laboratory Analyst, Food & Drugs Authority of Ghana

Expertise

Standards & Frameworks We Work With

We have direct, practical experience implementing and auditing against the following internationally recognised food safety and quality standards.

FSSC 22000 v.6Food Safety System Certification
ISO 22000:2018Food Safety Management
ISO 9001:2015Quality Management System
HACCPHazard Analysis & Critical Control Points
GDA/FDAGhana Food & Drugs Authority
GSAGhana Standards Authority
RSPORoundtable on Sustainable Palm Oil
URSAUnilever Responsible Sourcing Audit
YUM QSA & FSAYum! Quality & Food Safety Audit
BRCBritish Retail Consortium
PRPPrerequisite Programmes
GMPGood Manufacturing Practices
Get In Touch

Let's Talk About Your Food Safety Needs

Whether you need support with GDA licensing, want to achieve FSSC 22000 certification, or need to train your team — we're here to help. Reach out for a consultation.

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Phone

0549 274 239

0243 212 718

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Email

[email protected]

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Location

Accra, Ghana

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Working Hours

Monday – Friday: 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM

Saturday: By appointment

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