Media releases
Media releases from the TGA for consumers, health professionals, industry and the community.
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Latest Media releases
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The defendant faces a maximum penalty of 12 months’ imprisonment and/or a fine of up to $222,000 for each charge.
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We have issued infringement notices totalling $37,560 for the alleged unlawful possession of a commercial quantity of vaping goods.
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The TGA and cooperating agencies have seized a large volume of alleged illicit vapes, tobacco and other substances in coordinated operations across Australia.
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The TGA has settled judicial review proceedings brought by InstantScripts in respect of infringement notices issued to it by the TGA.
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In a significant move against the illicit vaping market, the TGA has played a vital role in joint enforcement activity with Victoria Police, resulting in the seizure of 200,000 vapes, worth more than $8 million
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TGA has taken further action to combat the unlawful sale of vapes in Queensland, issuing an infringement notice to a retailer for the unlawful possession of a commercial quantity of vaping goods