Securing the Plate with Forensic Science: Clamping Down on Food Fraud in Ghana

Food fraud is a critical concern for food safety and public health that has not received sufficient attention. In Ghana, economically driven, aiming to exploit unsuspecting consumers profit. This paper examines the literature on in drawing from journals, online articles, social media published reports. The findings emphasize prevalence of fraud, underscoring urgent need combat it Ghana by leveraging forensic science. study identifies key adulterants, including sawdust, foam, carbide, bixa, Sudan IV, commonly found Ghanaian markets. These substances pose significant risks consumers. serves as roadmap establishing effective policies, laws, regulations address Ghana. Furthermore, emphasizes importance future directions policies tackle existing situation. It recommends prudent use technologies powerful approach crackdown fraud. By employing techniques, becomes possible apprehend bring justice those responsible intentional acts conclusion, this highlights seriousness Ghana's industry health. issue utilizing implementing robust technologies, can effectively ensure consumer maintain integrity within supply chain.