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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.

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.

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 Federal Court of Australia has ordered Medtronic Australasia Pty Ltd (Medtronic) to pay $22 million in penalties for unlawfully supplying 16,267 units of the Infuse Bone Graft Kit between 1 September 2015 and 31 January 2020.

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.

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 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.

The director of Elite Labs Pty Ltd was sentenced to 2 years imprisonment for his role in the unlawful manufacture, supply, advertising and export of performance and image enhancing therapeutic goods.

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.

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

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.

Therapeutic goods and records have been seized from a pharmacy in Melbourne. This is part of our investigation into the alleged unlawful manufacture, supply and export of 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 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.

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

We issued an infringement notice for $13,320 to the New South Wales based company Marvel Health (Australia) Pty Ltd. This was for an alleged failure to comply with a notice to provide information about a complementary (listed) medicine.