Energy Commission bans importation of used TV, fans, 18 other appliances

The Energy Commission has announced a ban on the importation of 20 used electrical appliances and renewable energy products.

Some of the products are air conditioners, television sets, electric kettles, washing machines and fans.

These regulations, according to the commission entered into force on November 2, 2022.

A statement from the commission said the ban is to prevent Ghana from becoming a destination for used and substandard products, to protect the environment and to protect consumers from paying high electricity bills.

“To protect the livelihoods of persons in the electrical appliances and renewable energy products markets, the Regulations provide for a transitional period of one year for the market to adjust,” the statement said.

The statement urged the general public, particularly importers of electrical appliances as well as prospective manufacturers to take note and not import such products.

Below is the full statement