Ghana to Ban Styrofoam Products Beginning in 2027

Ghana’s Environmental Protection Authority (EPA) has announced that polystyrene foam products, popularly known as “Styrofoam,” shall be prohibited in the country effective Jan. 1, 2027.

The ban applies to all forms of expanded polystyrene (EPS) foam products used for human activities and commercial purposes, including, but not limited to:

• Food packaging containers and takeaway packs
• Disposable cups and plates
• Foam packs used by restaurants, chop bars, and food vendors
• Ceiling and insulation materials made from polystyrene foam
• Foam mattresses and bedding materials
• Packaging and cushioning materials
• Any other form of polystyrene foam product intended for human use or consumption-related activities

EPS products intended for medical, scientific, laboratory and diagnostic purposes are exempted, subject to applicable regulators.

This policy is implemented to align with Ghana’s efforts to combat plastic pollution and safeguard the environment.

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