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This instrument is made under subsection 7C(1) of the Therapeutic Goods Act 1989.

Australians who use tanning products containing ‘melanotan’ are at risk of serious health problems.

This instrument is made under subsections 19(5AA), 32CM(1A) and 41HC(1A) of the Therapeutic Goods Act 1989.

This instrument is made under the Therapeutic Goods Regulations 1990, the Therapeutic Goods (Medical Devices) Regulations 2002 and the Therapeutic Goods Act 1989.

The defendant faces a maximum penalty of 12 months’ imprisonment and/or a fine of up to $222,000 for each charge.

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

Find out about new requirements for labels of injectable electrolyte medicines and updates to guidance for medicine sponsors.

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

Following our Essential Principles presentations on 11-12 September 2024, we have collated questions asked into themes to simplify finding information of relevance to you.

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.

This instrument is made under the Therapeutic Goods Regulations 1990 and the Therapeutic Goods (Medical Devices) Regulations 2002.

Two new quality standards, one for MDMA and another for psilocybine, have been published.

This instrument is made under regulations 10AC, 10FA and 10HA of the Therapeutic Goods Regulations 1990.

This instrument is made under regulations 10AB, 10F and 10H of the Therapeutic Goods Regulations 1990.

Some changes are rolling out soon to improve your experience using guidance on our website. We’re aiming to make our content clearer, more accessible and easier to navigate.

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

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.

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 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.