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The Therapeutic Goods Administration (TGA) has seized more than 5,000 vapes, 7,000 nicotine pouches and other products across two locations in Sydney’s western suburb of Penrith.

We have issued a combined total of $396,000 in infringement notices to 20 Melbourne retail businesses for the alleged unlawful supply of vaping goods.

The defendant faces a maximum penalty of 12 months’ imprisonment and/or a fine of up to $222,000 for each charge.

The TGA and cooperating agencies have seized a large volume of alleged illicit vapes, tobacco and other substances in coordinated operations across Australia.

We have issued infringement notices totalling $37,560 for the alleged unlawful possession of a commercial quantity of vaping goods.

The TGA has settled judicial review proceedings brought by InstantScripts in respect of infringement notices issued to it by the TGA.