Import & export
Importing therapeutic goods
Most products for which therapeutic claims are made must be listed or registered in the Australian Register of Therapeutic Goods (ARTG) before they can be supplied in Australia.Exporting therapeutic goods
Safety and quality in medicines are not just a local matter. The increasing globalisation of trade means that our responsibilities continue beyond the limit of our territorial waters.
The Therapeutic Goods Act 1989 applies to both the supply of therapeutic goods in Australia and the export of therapeutic goods from Australia.
A key requirement of the legislation is that all therapeutic goods must be included in the Australian Register of Therapeutic Goods (ARTG), including those that are exported.
There are processes and controls that you need to be aware of when applying to export therapeutic goods.
- Frequently asked questions about exporting therapeutic goods
- Exporting medicines
- Exporting medical devices
- Exporting blood, tissues & biologicals
Import & export forms
- European Medical Device Directive - Essential requirements checklist
Checklist for exporting medical devices from Australia to Europe showing Essential Requirements – Annex I, 93/42/EEC as amended by Directive 2007/47/EC
Web page last updated: Monday, 21 March 2011
URL: http://www.tga.gov.au/industry/import-export.htm