In this section: Regulation basics | Classification and interpretation | Autologous human cells and tissues (HCT) products | Faecal Microbiota Transplant (FMT) products
Regulation basics
- What is regulated as a biological
Understand our definition of a biological and how they are regulated - Pathways for supply of biologicals
Supply pathways differ for products regulated as biologicals depending on whether they are exempt, 'unapproved' or included on the ARTG - Biologicals packaged or combined with another therapeutic good
Understand the regulatory requirements when a biological is supplied with another product - Glossary
Definitions of terms used throughout the ARGB and TGA website
Classification and interpretation
- Classification of biologicals
All biologicals must be classified before being included on the ARTG - Method of preparation: Interpretation of minimal manipulation
The method of preparation influences classification and whether autologous HCT products are eligible for exemptions - Intended use: Interpretation of homologous use
The intended use influences classification and whether autologous HCT products are eligible for exemptions - Request for TGA advice on classification
Form to assist with classification of your biological product and to complete when requesting advise on classification from us
Autologous human cells and tissues (HCT) products
- Autologous human cells and tissues products regulation
Risk-based regulatory approach and criteria for exemptions and exclusions criteria- Excluded autologous human cells and tissues
Exclusion criteria with examples of products likely to be excluded - Exempt autologous human cells and tissues
Exemption criteria and the regulatory requirements that still apply
- Excluded autologous human cells and tissues
- Regulation of platelet-rich plasma (PRP), platelet-rich fibrin (PRF) and conditioned serum
These products are usually considered blood components and regulated as medicines, not as biologicals
Faecal Microbiota Transplant (FMT) products
- Faecal Microbiota Transplant (FMT) product regulation
All FMT products are regulated as biologicals.