Romanian far-right party proposes ban on iodized salt, doctors warn of health risks

AUR, a Romanian far-right party, has submitted a bill to Parliament that would require food stores to sell non-iodized salt, claiming iodized salt is harmful. Doctors counter that iodine is essential, citing 70 years of safe use. The bill includes fines up to 40,000 lei for non-compliance. This is a domestic health-policy proposal with potential public-health implications, but its legislative prospects are uncertain.