Drug Regulatory Authority(DRA), Bhutan

Reiteration Post

The Bhutan Food and Drug Authority (BFDA) has detected that the recalled batch of the below-mentioned products is still available in the market across the country. As confirmed by the Thai Food and Drug Administration through the South-East Asia Regulatory Network (SEARN), the affected batch has failed microbial contamination testing and is therefore deemed unsafe for use.

In this regard, the BFDA reiterates its notification to the public and business entities that the specific batch (Batch No: 000332) has been recalled. Any remaining stocks of this batch must be immediately withdrawn from sale and submitted to the nearest BFDA office for safe disposal.

**Important Clarification: The recall applies only to the specific affected batch
identified through testing and does not imply that the product as a whole is unsafe.**

Competency Examination on 05 March, 2026

This is to inform that we will be conducting Competency Examination on 05 March, 2026 from 09:30 am at the Ministry of Health. Individuals with qualifications as per BMRR 2019 and wishing to sit for the exam are requested to submit their applications using G2C services.

Please use the link below to apply on the G2C portal:
https://www.citizenservices.gov.bt/dra/public/index

Document requirements are as below:
1. CID Copy
2. BMHC certificate
3. Two recent passport size photo
4. Fee: Nu 300

Please note that the last date for submission of application is 02 March, 2026.

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BFDA Public Health Advisory on high Lead and Mercury contains in unregistered traditional medicine (Rinchen Jumar 25) sold by Yuthok Traditional Pharmacy

Regulatory Notification: The Bhutan Food and Drug Authority had confirmed the presence of high levels of lead and mercury in unregistered medicinal products sold by Yuthok Traditional Pharmacy, Thimphu. Following confirmatory laboratory testing of seized samples, Rinchen Jumar 25 (500 mg) Pill was found to contain high levels of lead and mercury.

Competency Examination on 05 January, 2026

This is to inform that we will be conducting Competency Examination on 05 January, 2026 from 09:30 am at the Ministry of Health. Individuals with qualifications as per BMRR 2019 and wishing to sit for the exam are requested to submit their applications using G2C services.

Please use the link below to apply on the G2C portal:
https://www.citizenservices.gov.bt/dra/public/index

Document requirements are as below:
1. CID Copy
2. BMHC certificate
3. Two recent passport size photo
4. Fee: Nu 300

Please note that the last date for submission of application is 02 January, 2026.

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Press Release on Safety information on cough syrups containing high level of Diethylene Glycol (DEG) and Ethylene Glycol (EG) in india

COMPETENCY EXAMINATION ON 03 November, 2025

This is to inform that we will be conducting Competency Examination on 03 November, 2025 from 09:30 am at the Ministry of Health. Individual with the qualifications as per BMRR 2019 and wishing to sit for the exam are requested to submit their applications using G2C services.

Please use the link below to apply on the G2C portal:
https://www.citizenservices.gov.bt/dra/public/index

Document requirements are as below:
1. CID copy
2. BMHC certificate
3. Two recent passport size photo
4. Fee: Nu. 300

Please note that the last date of submission of application is 29 October, 2025.

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