Highlife musician Kwabena Kwabena has asked the Food and Drugs Authority (FDA) to look into the quality of Voltic Cool sachet water after he claimed that a sachet he bought for cooking unexpectedly changed colour.
The musician wants the regulator to establish what caused the unusual change and determine whether the affected product meets Ghana’s safety and quality requirements.
Kwabena Kwabena’s concern centres on a sachet of the packaged water he purchased for use in cooking. According to the musician, the product later changed colour, raising questions about what might have caused the development.
The incident has prompted him to seek the intervention of the FDA, particularly to determine whether the colour change was linked to contamination, a production issue or another factor.
His concerns come amid long-standing discussions over the safety and quality of sachet water in Ghana. Packaged water remains widely used across the country, making adherence to proper production and safety standards an important issue for consumers.
The FDA has consistently stressed the need for sachet water producers to meet approved manufacturing requirements, including maintaining proper sanitation and using effective treatment processes.
In May 2026, the authority also drew attention to the importance of functional ultraviolet (UV) sterilisation systems in sachet water production. It warned that filtration alone may not be sufficient to eliminate harmful microorganisms.
The regulator’s position has underscored the need for regular inspections, laboratory testing and strict compliance with established standards throughout the packaged water sector.
The reported incident has therefore become a matter requiring clarification from the appropriate authority.
However, his claim relates specifically to the sachet he purchased and does not, on its own, demonstrate that Voltic Cool sachet water as a product is generally unsafe for consumption.
The actual reason for the colour change is yet to be established. Laboratory examination of the affected sachet would be required to determine whether contaminants were present or whether the product failed to meet the applicable safety and quality standards.
Until such testing is conducted, the incident remains a specific consumer concern that the FDA would need to investigate before any broader conclusion can be drawn about the product.
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