Aurinda Whitening Supplement (Tas Mania Pty Ltd)
Product Name
Aurinda Whitening Supplement
Sponsor
ARTG
405011
Date of review outcome
Date of publication
Mar-2024
Outcome
Medicine is no longer permitted to be supplied
Is it safe to continue using this medicine?
Yes, based on the sponsor's certification. However, follow the recommended actions below.
What action should consumers take?
Consider whether this medicine is right for you based on it potentially not working as expected in relation to skin whitening
Review scope
Targeted
Information reviewed
ARTG Record
Issues related to safety
The name of this medicine made claims regarding skin whitening. This claim is not permitted for listed medicines without prior evaluation or approval from the TGA. References to non-permitted claims have the potential to lead consumers to delay access to timely advice or treatment from a suitability qualified health professional when required, which may result in adverse outcomes. However, current data indicate that use of this medicine is unlikely to pose an immediate risk to consumer health and safety.
Issues related to efficacy
The name of this medicine made claims regarding skin whitening. However, these claims were not covered by the sponsor's certification that they held evidence to substantiate them.
Actions taken during the review
The TGA required the sponsor to correct the issues with this medicine. The sponsor cancelled this medicine and withdrew it from further supply.