The government is now operating in accordance with the Guidance on Caretaker Conventions, pending the outcome of the 2025 federal election.
A manufacturer's compliance history is used as part of the TGA Good Manufacturing Practice inspection frequency matrices to help determine the frequency of manufacturer site inspections.
The manufacturer's compliance level is determined by the number and nature of deficiencies (medicines and biologicals) found during inspections, and the manufacturer's response to the inspection report.
After the TGA receives the manufacturer's responses to an inspection report, the TGA reviews the manufacturer's compliance level. The results of this review are then communicated to the manufacturer.
Compliance levels
The TGA uses a system of classification which rates each deficiency according to its potential for serious product failure and subsequent patient harm.
Manufacturer compliance can range from good to unacceptable.
Compliance level A1 = Good
A1: Few deficiencies were found, which are of a relatively minor nature.
Compliance level A2 = Satisfactory
A2: Few major deficiencies (typically not more than five) and/or a larger number of minor deficiencies were found. No critical deficiencies were found.
Compliance level A3 = Basic
A3: A large number of major (typically more than five, not more than 10) and/or a large number of minor deficiencies were found. No critical deficiencies were found.
Not rated = Unacceptable
One or more critical deficiencies and/or a large number of major deficiencies were found.