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Import & export of therapeutic goods

Therapeutic goods imported into or taken out of Australia may be subject to controls even when they are intended for personal use or non-commercial purposes

Importing for personal use or non-commercial purposes

• Buying online or from overseas
  Products available on international websites are not regulated by the Therapeutic Goods Administration (TGA).
• Personal Importation Scheme - bringing unapproved medicines or medical devices into Australia by mail, courier or in person
  Individuals can legally import most therapeutic goods for personal use under the Personal Importation Scheme
• Substances subject to import controls
  Check this list before you bring a medicine into Australia
• Counterfeit medicines and devices
  Products are considered counterfeit if the labeling, presentation, advertising, formulation or source of the goods is false

Exporting for personal use or non-commercial purposes

• Exporting medicines from Australia for donation or humanitarian purposes
  Therapeutic goods can be exported without being on the ARTG if they are intended as donations or humanitarian aid, provided they have been obtained legally and they meet certain criteria
• Export of human blood/tissue and related materials (including bodies & cremated remains)
  Process and controls you need to be aware of when applying to export human blood, tissue and related materials from Australia, including bodies and cremated remains