Share FacebookTwitterPinterestLinkedinWhatsappTelegramEmail 181 The Ghana Textile Garment and Leather Employees Union (TGLEU) has urged the Ministry of Trade and Industry to reconsider its decision to give seized pirated textiles to charity. The decision of the Ghanaian Government violates Trade Related Aspects of the Intellectual Property Rights (TRIPS) agreement of the World Trade Organisation (WTO), according to the association. More Articles You Would Love Ivorian stylist Creating Big Impact in World Fashion, styles Beyoncé and Kanye West #HOTSHOTS: See The Jaw Dropping Editorial By Fantasy Photography Lillian Lui Titled ‘Golden Goddess’ Ghana is a founder-member of the WTO and it should ensure that its procedures were fully enforced, said Mr. Abraham Koomson, general secretary of TGLEU, while speaking to mediamen in Tema, about 25 km from capital Accra. Mr. Koomson said Article 61 of the WTO agreement lays down the measures to be applied in cases of willful trademark counterfeiting, The Chronicle reported. Ghanaian textile manufacturers create and design textiles at a cost and also comply with International Labour Organization (ILO) rules and domestic labour laws while offering employment. Mr. Koomson said TGLEU supports the Government’s policies that are aimed at building a strong economy and creating jobs, while opposing measures that subvert industrial growth, even though they are aimed at fulfilling the state’s obligations towards the vulnerable in society. Earlier this month, Minister for Trade and Industry Haruna Iddrisu said the pirated textile products seized by the Government Task Force would from now on be donated to the needy instead of being burnt. ‘Pirated’ textiles is a major problem affecting the Ghanaian textile industry. The term is used to denote those textile products that are an imitation of traditional Ghanaian textile designs and are available at lower prices. The pirated textile products have ‘Made in Ghana’ written on them, but actually they are fake and come in from places outside Ghana. To address the problem, among other measures, the Government has announced that all imported African prints would be subjected to 100 percent physical examination with effect from September 13, 2013. Source: fibre2fashion.com charityghanaIndustryministry of tourismtextileTGLEU Share FacebookTwitterPinterestLinkedinWhatsappTelegramEmail AtinukeIghodalo I'm a fun fashion lover, I love it love it love it. xxx More For You #BIKINIBAE: Motherhood Never Looked So Haute; Check Out These Jaw-Dropping Swimwear Looks By... #OOTD: Miss Universe Cameroon’23 Princesse Issie Takes Moan Yesus Amazing ‘ASSIMBA’ Dress For... The 2024 Trending Take Over, The Rich History, The Prideful Culture Of Fulani... Mozambican Designer Mabenna Unveils Her Latest Masterpiece Look Book For The “Melanin” Collection #fGBrideAndGroom: Ghanaian Doctors Dr. Adwoa and Dr. Kobbie Tie The Knot In Stunning... AI Artist Dana K. Booker Explores The Gorgeous African Beauties Of Columbia In... Nigeria’s Lady Maker Launches The Stunning Look Book For Her Waste To Wonder... Cameroonian UFC champion Francis Ngannou’s 15 Month Old Son Dies #fGSTYLE: Tips On How To Color Code With Your Lover; The African Way #OOTD: Simply Tacha Is Goes Beyond Fierce In Her Medlin Boss Red Fringed... Leave a Comment Cancel ReplyYou must be logged in to post a comment. This site uses Akismet to reduce spam. Learn how your comment data is processed.