Northern Ghana Cookware and Cosmetics Project Launch

Pure Earth, in collaboration with the Environmental Protection Authority and the Ghana Standards Authority, is working to identify and address potential environmental health risks associated with the production and use of cookware and cosmetics.

Organizers:
Pure Earth Ghana in collaboration with the Ghana Environmental Protection Authority
(EPA) and the Ghana Standards Authority (GSA)

Guest Speakers

Keynote Speaker: Prof. Nana Ama Browne Klutse- CEO, Environmental Protection Authority

Guest of Honor: Gabriel Sanchez- Pure Earth Vice President, Programs

Objectives of the Launch
1. To officially announce the launch of the Northern Ghana Cookware and
Cosmetics Project and emphasize its critical role in reducing lead exposure and
ensuring consumer safety.
2. To foster collaboration among stakeholders, including industry representatives,
government officials, and community leaders, to unify efforts in promoting safe
consumer products.
3. To engage participants in discussions surrounding the vision and goals of the
project, fostering a shared commitment to safer consumer practices.

Key Expected Outcomes
1. A successful launch event that raises awareness about Northern Ghana Cookware
and Cosmetics Project and its importance in safeguarding public health.
2. Enhanced understanding among stakeholders regarding the health implications of
lead exposure and the necessity of regulatory compliance in product safety.
3. A commitment from key stakeholders to support the project’s objectives and
collaborate in improving safety standards across the industry.
4. Establishment of a platform for ongoing dialogue and information sharing among
stakeholders, creating the foundation for future collaboration in promoting
sustainable practices in the cookware and cosmetics sectors.

For more information contact

Nana Agyei Sikapa Ofosu-Manu

Communications Officer

[email protected]/ +233558182560