Import and export
If you import or export medicines or medical devices in Australia, you must follow the therapeutic goods legislation as well as other relevant laws.
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Import
Information on the legal requirements for importing therapeutic goods into Australia, including 'unapproved' therapeutic goods and controlled substances. -
Export
Information on the legal requirements for exporting medicines, medical devices and human substances from Australia. -
Database of consents to import, supply or export therapeutic goods that do not comply with TGO 91 due to COVID-19
Records of special decisions made to help deal with COVID-19-related delays.
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Latest alerts
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We are issuing an updated safety advisory after testing confirmed counterfeit imported weight loss products.
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The Therapeutic Goods Administration (TGA) is advising consumers that Natures Valley Collagen Builder tablets may pose a serious risk to your health and should not be taken.
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We are issuing an updated safety advisory regarding imported counterfeit unregistered melatonin products.
Latest articles
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TGA issues infringement notices to 3 health practitioners for alleged unlawful importation of therapeutic goods
We have issued 6 infringement notices totalling $23,760 to 3 health practitioners for the alleged unlawful importation of unapproved therapeutic goods. -
TGA issues infringement notices to 6 individuals for alleged importation and unlawful advertising of therapeutic goods
We have issued 11 infringement notices totalling $43,560, to 6 individuals, for the alleged importation and unlawful advertising of therapeutic goods. -
The TGA releases compliance principles, reinforcing proactive and risk-based enforcement throughout 2026 and 2027
The TGA Compliance Principles 2026 and 2027 outlines our strategic approach to monitoring and enforcing regulatory compliance for the import, export, manufacture, supply and advertising of therapeutic goods in Australia.