Ghana Accreditation Service Act, 2023 (Act 1102).

This Act primarily focuses on establishing the Ghana Accreditation Service to enhance transparency and accountability in conformity assessment activities. The Act aims to provide a regulatory framework for the accreditation of conformity assessment bodies, ensuring compliance with national and applicable international standards. It emphasizes the importance of public safety, health, and environmental protection as key policy goals, mandating that certain conformity assessment activities be accredited to safeguard these interests. Key measures outlined in the Act include the establishment of accreditation schemes that define the rules and processes for accreditation, as well as the requirements for conformity assessment bodies. Compliance requirements include adherence to national standards, international standards, and government directives, with specific procedures for appeals and administrative penalties for non-compliance. The text consists of 56 Articles.