Vaping hub
Find out how we define and regulate vapes in Australia.
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The vaping hub provides up-to-date information on the regulatory changes and how they impact the Australian community, industry and health practitioners.
Reporting non-compliance
We encourage you to report any perceived breach of the Therapeutic Goods Act 1989 or questionable practices relating to the importation, manufacture, supply, export or advertising of vapes to the TGA. This includes the supply of vapes by a retailer that is not a pharmacy.
Related information
- Nicotine pouches – can only be imported, supplied and advertised in accordance with the Therapeutic Goods Act 1989, and state/territory law
- Medicinal cannabis – cannabis vapes are subject to separate strict regulations
Latest articles
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$8 million of illicit vapes located in collaboration between TGA and Victoria Police
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 -
TGA fines Bundaberg retailer $18,780 for unlawful vapes
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 -
Joint enforcement activity with TGA and partner authorities sees Victoria Police arrest eight individuals
The TGA worked alongside Victoria Police officers as part of an ongoing investigation targeting a significant crime syndicate involved in the illicit tobacco market.