The Ghana Standards Authority (GSA) recorded an 18% increase in revenue during 2025, generating more than GHS 228 million. This significant financial improvement reflects the Authority's expanded testing, calibration, and verification activities across the country.
Professor George Agyei, the Director-General of the GSA, attributed this robust financial performance to disciplined resource management. He announced these figures at the Authority’s Annual Stakeholders meeting in Accra. The GSA also saw a five-fold increase in the surplus transferred to its accumulated fund, signaling enhanced financial discipline alongside its core regulatory duties.
This revenue growth aligns with Ghana's broader economic efforts to strengthen its quality infrastructure and boost trade. Reliable standards and quality assurance are crucial for Ghanaian products to compete internationally and for consumer safety domestically. The GSA's improved performance contributes directly to these national economic objectives, supporting both local industries and export markets.
Professor Agyei emphasized that the Authority's activities are vital for consumer protection and ensuring product quality. He stated, “Each one is a signal to all of us that Ghanaian products meet the mark.” This highlights the GSA's role in building trust in Ghanaian goods, both at home and abroad.
The GSA's operational output also saw substantial increases in 2025. The Authority verified 242,764 weights, measures, and weighing instruments, a 6% rise from the previous year. It calibrated 26,091 instruments for various industries, exceeding its target by 25%. Furthermore, GSA laboratories tested 28,375 product samples, which was 31% above target and 22% higher than 2024 figures. These activities directly support industrial compliance and consumer confidence.
The Authority also issued 1,259 certificates to local manufacturers during the year, marking a 12% improvement over the prior period. These certifications are essential for businesses to demonstrate compliance with national and international standards. Such certifications can open new market opportunities for Ghanaian enterprises.
Despite these achievements, Professor Agyei acknowledged a shortfall in standards development. Only 40% of the targeted 426 standards were completed. He described this as an “honest number” indicating an area needing more attention and stakeholder collaboration. This transparency encourages external partners to contribute their expertise.
Alhaji Hudu Mogtari, Chairman of the GSA Governing Board, urged stakeholders to provide candid feedback to improve operations. He stressed that stakeholder engagement is not just a statutory requirement under the SIGA Act, 2019 (Act 990), but essential for the GSA's mandate. He noted that standards must create value for businesses, protect consumers, and support government export initiatives.
Dr. Awal Mohammed, Deputy Director-General for Operations at GSA, reiterated that this performance strengthens Ghana’s quality infrastructure. It supports industry, protects consumers, and facilitates trade. The GSA's continued efforts are critical for Ghana's economic development and its position in global markets. Future efforts will likely focus on closing the standards development gap and further enhancing operational efficiency.