Following a review by the TGA, complementary medicines can be cancelled from the Australian Register of Therapeutic Goods. These cancellations are made by the Secretary under section 30 of the Therapeutic Goods Act 1989.
Where other actions are taken in relation to safety, a link to the TGA's safety alert will be included in the database under 'Further information'.
The reasons for a cancellation are stated in the database below under 'Grounds for cancellation'.
The heading 'Decision status' provides updated information about cancellation decisions, for example information about any decision to revoke a cancellation decision. It will not appear in every entry.
To find out whether a product is currently authorised for supply in Australia, check the ARTG.
2017
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Type of cancellation:
Cancelled from the ARTG under subsection 30(2) of the Act
Date of effect:
Grounds for cancellation
The certification under paragraph 26A(2)(j) of the Act, is incorrect (paragraph 30(2)(ba) of the Act)
The presentation of the goods in the case of listed goods is unacceptable (paragraph 30(2)(aa) of the Act)
The goods have changed so that they have become separate and distinct from the goods in the ARTG (paragraph 30(2)(b) of the Act)
The goods do not conform to a standard applicable to the goods (paragraph 30(2)(e) of the Act)
The goods do not comply with an applicable provision of the Therapeutic Goods Advertising Code, and/or any other requirement relating to advertising applicable under Part 5-1 or the regulations (paragraph 30(2)(ea) of the Act)
A & J Sydney Trading Pty Ltd
Product:Tiffzee Liver Detox 35000mg
ARTG No:275457
Type of cancellation:
Cancelled from the ARTG under subsection 30(1C) of the Act
Date of effect:
Grounds for cancellation
The sponsor failed to comply within 20 working days after a notice was given under section 31 requiring it to provide information or documents about the certifications made in relation to the goods.
Petrus Pharmaceuticals Pty Ltd
Product:Hartley's Natural Gripe Water
ARTG No:164136
Type of cancellation:
Cancelled from the ARTG under s.30(2)(a) of the Act
Date of effect:
Grounds for cancellation
It appeared to the Secretary that the quality, safety or efficacy of the goods was unacceptable.
Melrose Laboratories Pty Ltd
Product:Positively Active- Natural Orange Flavour
ARTG No:221766
Type of cancellation:
Cancelled from the ARTG under subsection 30(1C) of the Act
Date of effect:
Grounds for cancellation
The sponsor failed to comply within 20 working days after a notice was given under section 31 requiring it to provide information or documents about the certifications made in relation to the goods.
Hazel Pharmaceuticals Pty Ltd
Product:Omega Baby Vital Plus
ARTG No:218332
Type of cancellation:
Cancelled from the ARTG under 30(1C) of the Act
Date of effect:
Grounds for cancellation
The sponsor failed to comply within 20 working days after a notice was given under section 31 requiring it to provide information or documents about the certifications made in relation to the goods.
Nutriland Pharmaceutical Pty Ltd
Product:Super Strength Vitamin C 1000mg with citrus bioflavonoids
ARTG No:223241
Type of cancellation:
Cancelled from the ARTG under s.30(1C) of the Act
Date of effect:
Grounds for cancellation
The sponsor failed to comply within 20 working days after a notice was given under section 31 requiring it to provide information or documents about the certifications made in relation to the goods
Herbal International Pty Ltd
Product:XIANG SHA LIU JUN ZI TANG
ARTG No:236499
Type of cancellation:
Cancelled from the ARTG under 30(2)(c) of the Act
Date of effect:
Grounds for cancellation
The sponsor failed to comply with a condition of listing imposed by the Secretary under s.28(2B) of the Act.
Herbal International Pty Ltd
Product:XIANG SHA YANG WEI WAN
ARTG No:236520
Type of cancellation:
Cancelled from the ARTG under 30(2)(c) of the Act
Date of effect:
Grounds for cancellation
The sponsor failed to comply with a condition of listing imposed by the Secretary under s.28(2B) of the Act.
Herbal International Pty Ltd
Product:XIANG LIAN WAN
ARTG No:238193
Type of cancellation:
Cancelled from the ARTG under 30(2)(c) of the Act
Date of effect:
Grounds for cancellation
The sponsor failed to comply with a condition of listing imposed by the Secretary under s.28(2B) of the Act.
Previous year cancellations from the ARTG following compliance review
