Vaping hub
Find out how we define and regulate vapes in Australia.
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The vaping hub provides up-to-date information on the regulatory changes and how they impact the Australian community, industry and health practitioners.
Reporting non-compliance
We encourage you to report any perceived breach of the Therapeutic Goods Act 1989 or questionable practices relating to the importation, manufacture, supply, export or advertising of vapes to the TGA. This includes the supply of vapes by a retailer that is not a pharmacy.
Related information
- Nicotine pouches – can only be imported, supplied and advertised in accordance with the Therapeutic Goods Act 1989, and state/territory law
- Medicinal cannabis – cannabis vapes are subject to separate strict regulations
Product types
Latest articles
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Vape enforcement crackdown with major seizure in Burwood NSW
On 3 February 2026 the TGA, with support from the NSW Police Force and the Australian Federal Police (AFP), conducted targeted enforcement action in Burwood, New South Wales, seizing more than 57,000 illegal vaping goods. -
TGA seizes illegal vapes in Inverloch Victoria following alleged sales to young people
On 23 January 2026 we, with support from Victoria Police, executed a search warrant at a pop up retail store in Inverloch, Victoria. -
Lawful possession and supply of vaping goods in Australia: What’s changed
We have updated the rules for lawfully handling vaping products in Australia. These changes make it clearer for businesses that need to lawfully possess and supply vaping goods as part of their operations.