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The TGA and cooperating agencies have seized a large volume of alleged illicit vapes, tobacco and other substances in coordinated operations across Australia.

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

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 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

The TGA worked alongside Victoria Police officers as part of an ongoing investigation targeting a significant crime syndicate involved in the illicit tobacco market.

We are introducing strengthened product standards for therapeutic vapes including vaping substances, vaping substance accessories, vaping devices and vaping device accessories.

Patients 18 years or over can purchase therapeutic vapes from participating pharmacies without a prescription. A consultation with a pharmacist is required, and purchase is subject to certain conditions as well as any state and territory restrictions.

This instrument is made under section 39 of the current Poisons Standard.

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 is working with participating businesses to arrange the surrender of their vaping goods.

We have issued an infringement notice to the New South Wales based company for the alleged supply of a complementary medicine that was missing a mandatory warning statement.

A two-day joint enforcement operation has led to the seizure of more than 10,000 nicotine pouches and hundreds of illicit vaping goods.

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.

The Scheme allows businesses to surrender certain quantities of vaping goods that were lawful prior to 1 July 2024. Notify us before September 2024 to participate.

The Therapeutic Goods and Other Legislation Amendment (Vaping Reforms) Act 2024 will take effect on 1 July 2024, following passage through the Australian Parliament.

The Bill is part of reforms to prevent and reduce the use of vapes in Australia, unless clinically appropriate for stopping smoking or the management of nicotine dependence.  

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.

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

The Minister for Health and Aged Care, the Hon Mark Butler MP, introduced a bill that aims to reduce the widespread availability of vapes by controlling all levels of the supply chain.

Infringement notices for $82,500 have been issued to Caruso’s Natural Health Pty Ltd, for an alleged failure to hold information or evidence to support therapeutic uses in relation to medicines.

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 2 infringement notices totalling $37,560 to Queensland-based company Akula Foods Pty Ltd for the alleged unlawful import of unregistered complementary medicines

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 Australian Border Force (ABF) and partners have seized more than five and a half million cigarette sticks and prevented hundreds of thousands of prohibited vapes and drug items from reaching the streets of Sydney.

This instrument is made under regulation 97 of the Therapeutic Goods Regulations 1990.