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Coronavirus (COVID-19): Information on medicines and medical devices
The TGA is publishing the latest information about medicines and medical devices as it relates to COVID-19 on this page.
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11 August 2022
A list of tests approved for inclusion in the Australian Register of Therapeutic Goods (ARTG)
24 January 2022
This is current advice relating to the supply of in vitro diagnostic medical devices for the detection of COVID-19/SARS-CoV-2 infections
24 January 2022
Information for sponsors regarding the supply of COVID-19 tests, including advice for those sponsors new to therapeutic goods regulation in Australia.
14 January 2022
Important information about the use of COVID-19 point-of-care tests.
10 August 2021
Guidance to assist manufacturers in choosing appropriate standards and to set out the TGA's expectations for performance testing of respirators, surgical respirators and medical/surgical facemasks, before inclusion on the ARTG.
7 April 2021
Information about the post-market review of all approved COVID-19 tests and a post-market evaluation of all approved serology-based COVID point-of-care tests.
11 March 2021
In response to the COVID-19 pandemic, the TGA has expedited the approval (with conditions) of COVID-19 tests including tests intended for laboratory use and those intended for use by specified health professionals at the point of care.
28 January 2021
If you are considering supplying face masks (including respirators) that meet the definition of a medical device in Australia, you will need to apply for the inclusion of these products in the ARTG.
24 March 2020
Certain medical devices for the diagnosis and treatment of COVID-19 will be exempt from various provisions of the therapeutic goods act to facilitate necessary access
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Department of Health
Coronavirus (COVID-19) health alert — for information and advice not specific to therapeutic goods.
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