Role of the ACCM
The Advisory Committee on Complementary Medicines (ACCM) provides expert advice at the request of the Minister or Secretary for Health, on the safety, efficacy and manufacturing quality of a complementary medicine in the Australian Register of Therapeutic Goods.
ACCM was formed in January 2010 under Regulation 39 of the Therapeutic Goods Regulations 1990 and the members are appointed by the Minister for Health.
ACCM supersedes the Complementary Medicines Evaluation Committee (CMEC) and has an increased focus on the advisory role within the regulatory framework of complementary medicines.
Membership comprises of professionals with specific scientific, medical, clinical expertise as well as appropriate consumer health issues relating to complementary medicines.
Membership
The current membership of the committee can be found on our ACCM members page.
2026 ACCM proposed meeting dates
| Meeting no. | Meeting dates |
|---|---|
| ACCM 39 | 26 March 2026 |
| ACCM 40 | 30 July 2026 |
| ACCM 41 | 19 November 2026 |
Contact details for the ACCM
| ACCM enquiries | Committee support enquiries | |
|---|---|---|
| accm@health.gov.au | Committees@health.gov.au | |
| Postal Address | Advisory Committee on Complementary Medicines Therapeutic Goods Administration PO Box 100 WODEN ACT 2606 Attn: Complementary and OTC Medicines Branch, MDP 122 | Committee Support Unit Therapeutic Goods Administration PO Box 100 WODEN ACT 2606 Attn: Regulatory Engagement Branch, MDP 122 |
Outcomes
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Meeting statementsAdvisory Committee on Complementary Medicines meeting statement for 31 July 2025
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Meeting statementsAdvisory Committee on Complementary Medicines meeting statement for 6 March 2025
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Meeting statementsAdvisory Committee on Complementary Medicines meeting statement for 14 November 2024
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Added proposed meeting dates for 2026.