As Chinese vehicles, particularly New Energy Vehicles (NEVs), continue to enter the Ghanaian market in increasing numbers, the Ghana Standards Authority (GSA) is strengthening collaboration with Chinese Authorities to ensure that imported vehicles and automotive components meet applicable safety, quality, environmental, and performance standards.
A major milestone was achieved with the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) between GSA and the China Automotive Technology and Research Center (CATARC) at the 2026 World Automobile Standards and Innovation Conference (WASIC 2026) held in Shenzhen, China, from May 27 to 29, 2026.
The partnership seeks to promote:
- Harmonization of automotive standards
- Recognition of conformity assessment procedures
- Verification of test reports and certificates
- Collaboration in testing, inspection, certification and R&D
- Capacity building and technical cooperation
- Investment in automotive testing infrastructure in Ghana
During the conference, Hon. Samuel Jabanyite, Deputy Director General – General Services, GSA delivered a presentation on GSA’s role in Ghana’s auto industry emphasizing the new vehicle homologation procedures and intended conformity assessment protocols for imported used vehicles.
He also shared Ghana’s perspective on sustainable automotive development in Africa, highlighting the need for stronger harmonization and regional cooperation to support industrial growth and safe, sustainable mobility.