Strict Enforcement of the National Vehicle Homologation and Conformity Assessment Programme from 1 October 2026
Notice No: GSA/DGS/PN/26/08
The Ghana Standards Authority (GSA) wishes to inform the general public, vehicle manufacturers, assemblers, importers, distributors, dealers and all stakeholders that, although the National Vehicle Homologation and Conformity Assessment Programme has been in operation since 2020, the strict enforcement of the applicable national vehicle standards, including the Ghana Standard 4510 (GS 4510 – Requirements for the Importation of Used Vehicles), will commence on 1 October 2026.
The Programme is intended to ensure that all vehicles imported into, assembled or manufactured in Ghana comply with the applicable national safety, quality and environmental standards. It also seeks to protect consumers from unsafe, substandard and environmentally harmful vehicles while promoting a safer, cleaner and more regulated automotive industry.
Effective 1 October 2026, all new vehicle manufacturers and assemblers, as well as used vehicle importers, distributors and dealers, are required to register with the Ghana Standards Authority and ensure that all new vehicle models are homologated, while all used vehicle units conform to the applicable Ghana Standards before shipment to Ghana. Vehicles that do not meet the prescribed requirements will not be permitted for importation into the country on arrival.
It is worth noting that this does not constitute a ban on the importation of used vehicles. The Ghana Standards Authority encourages all stakeholders to familiarise themselves with the applicable requirements and take the necessary steps to ensure compliance before importing vehicles into Ghana. For further information or assistance, please contact the GSA Vehicle Homologation Unit by email at auto@gsa.gov.gh or telephone 030 398 0177.
Wednesday, 5th August, 2026 www.gsa.gov.gh 0302-
