Advertising
We regulate advertisements for therapeutic goods. You need to know if that includes the product you intend to advertise.
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Advertising basics
Information about what is considered advertising, if advertising is allowed for your product and using the Advertising Code. -
Applying the Advertising Code
The Therapeutic Goods (Therapeutic Goods Advertising Code) Instrument 2021 (the Code) outlines requirements when advertising to the public. -
Specialised advertising issues and topics
Learn about the requirements for advertising therapeutic goods in specific circumstances, such as social media, and for specific types of products, like weight loss injections. -
Understanding social media advertising rules
Find out how therapeutic goods legislation applies to social media posts, comments, hashtags, and paid promotions. Includes practical resources for businesses, influencers and consumers. -
Advertising legal framework
Information on the legal and regulatory framework underpinning our rules on advertising therapeutic goods. -
Advertising consultations
Find information on consultation in relation to Therapeutic Goods Advertising.
Compliance
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Compliance and enforcement
We monitor and enforce compliance with laws that regulate health products. -
Advertising compliance and reports
How we manage advertising compliance, and where to find information about enforcement outcomes.
Latest alerts
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We are advising consumers that ‘Pharmatech’ branded MK-677 capsules (containing ibutamoren) may pose a serious risk to your health and should not be taken.
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TGA is issuing a safety advisory about the importation of unregistered GLP-1 products that are being promoted online for weight-loss.
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Weleda Australia Pty Ltd is recalling one batch of Weleda Baby Teething Powder following a complaint that a fragment of glass was found in one bottle of this product.
Latest articles
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Canngea Pty Ltd issued infringement notices totalling $59,400 for alleged failure to comply with a request for information about the supply of therapeutic vaping goods
In March 2026, the Therapeutic Goods Administration (TGA) issued 3 infringement notices totalling $59,400 to Queensland-based company Canngea Pty Ltd. -
TGA issues infringement notices to nurse for alleged unlawful importation of cosmetic injectables
We have issued 3 infringement notices totalling $11,880 to a nurse for the alleged unlawful importation of unapproved cosmetic injectables, which is illegal under the Therapeutic Goods Act 1989 (the Act). -
Listed Medicine Compliance Reports - June 2026 update
We've updated the Listed Medicine Compliance Reports database with the results of compliance reviews covering 13 listed medicines.
Latest publications
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This plan outlines our compliance and education priorities for 2024-2025.
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The strategy outlines the approach we will use to identify, engage with, and educate stakeholders about regulatory requirements and our compliance outcomes.
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Overview of therapeutic goods advertising complaints handling and compliance for 2022-23
Open consultations
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Consultation: Seeking feedback on improvements to the Therapeutic Goods Advertising Code
We are seeking feedback on proposed changes to improve the Therapeutic Goods Advertising Code.