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Bhutan’s silent poison: Unchecked imports threaten public health

As Bhutan navigates an increasingly globalized marketplace while pursuing economic growth and achieving Gross National Happiness, striking a delicate balance between economic interest and safeguarding the fundamental right of consumers to be protected from potential harm posed by unsafe or misleadingly marketed products has become a critical issue.? The recent news surrounding products such as Johnson & Johnson’s Products including talc powder, Patanjali’s products, and the unlabelled imported goods like Thai jelly candies have highlighted the urgency of addressing these issues.

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