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Videos on plastic rice, sugar, cabbages, and eggs have gone viral on social media creating apprehension and doubt on the imports of food products in the country. In one of the videos that have gone viral on Internet, a Bhutanese couple warns others of plastic cabbage in the market. They remove a leaf and burn it on the gas stove. However, Bhutan Agriculture and Food Regulatory Authority (BAFRA) officials said although there were no complaints of such products filed in their office, the director general issued a notification on June 29 calling the public to inform the office if they come across suspicious products. Deputy chief regulatory and quarantine officer, Sithar Dorjee said that the concerns related to plastic rice, sugar, cabbages and eggs have been raised on social media recently including the concerns expressed that such products may enter into Bhutanese markets. “People should report to the nearest BAFRA office with samples of the products.” |
