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TCMs sold in Australia are carefully regulated to ensure safety and quality.

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

MRA GMP clearances that are expiring on 31 December 2024 will be automatically extended.

Health professionals and consumers are advised that the oral antihistamine promethazine hydrochloride, sold as Phenergan and other generic brands, should not be used in children under 6 years of age.

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

Find out how listed medicine ingredients and requirements for their use have been updated in the Therapeutic Goods (Permissible Ingredients) Determination (No. 3) which commenced on 27 September 2024.

The TGA reminds businesses and media outlets that it is unlawful to publicly advertise prescription-only medicines, including prescription-only weight loss medicines.

Information for manufacturers and sponsors regarding a new method for GMP inspections that will be used from 1 July 2024 and the extended validity of TGA issued GMP Certificates.

Infringement notices were issued to businesses and individuals for the alleged unlawful advertising of prescription-only medicines on their websites.

TGA has issued 3 infringement notices totalling $56,340 to News Life Media Pty Ltd for alleged unlawful advertising of medicinal cannabis on their popular lifestyle website Body+Soul.

TGA has issued 35 infringement notices totalling $627,252 to 6 businesses and 2 individuals for the alleged unlawful advertising of medicinal cannabis on their websites and social media platforms.

TGA has commenced proceedings in the Federal Court of Australia against Key Promotional Products Pty Ltd, and an individual, for allegedly importing and supplying unapproved rapid antigen test kits

Find out how listed medicine ingredients and requirements for their use have been updated in the Therapeutic Goods (Permissible Ingredients) Determination (No. 2) 2024, which commenced on 14 June 2024.

Infringement notices totalling $171,972 have been issued to Better Leaf Pty Ltd, and an individual, for the alleged unlawful advertising of medicinal cannabis on its website and social media.

The Dolphins National Rugby League club has worked with us, agreeing to remove Alternaleaf branding from its jerseys and on signages displayed at stadiums during its games.

We will adopt the 2021 Sunscreen Standard into therapeutic goods legislation. If you're a manufacturer or sponsor, find out what this means for you.

It is alleged the companies unlawfully advertised medicinal cannabis using terms including ‘medical cannabis’ and ‘plant medicine’, allowing patients to purchase prescription-only medicines after online consultation.

The Assessed listed medicine evidence guidelines have been updated, based on feedback, to aid sponsors in preparing their product applications.

We have updated our guidance on advertising cosmetic injectables to ensure advertising rules are applied consistently across all industries that deal with therapeutic goods.

Find out how listed medicine ingredients, and requirements for their use, have been updated in the Therapeutic Goods (Permissible Ingredients) Determination (No. 1) 2024.

The TGA has issued 4 infringement notices totalling $75,120 to Liquefy Health Pty Ltd for the alleged unlawful importation and advertising of unapproved complementary medicines.

The TGA has issued 13 infringement notices totalling $42,900 to a New South Wales-based individual for the alleged unlawful advertisement and supply of erectile dysfunction medicines.

The TGA has issued 18 infringement notices totalling $157,752 to Kilpatrick & Douglas Pty Ltd and two directors, for the alleged unlawful advertising of nicotine vapes

On 1 January 2024, as part of the reforms to the regulation of vaping products, the Advertising Permission for Nicotine was repealed.

The TGA with the assistance of NSW Police have seized 478 sport supplements containing potentially dangerous substances from a Sydney retail store.