Complementary medicines: Cancellations from the ARTG

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10 July 2018

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.

2018

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Melrose Laboratories Pty Ltd

Product: Melrose Olive Leaf Extract Natural Flavour

ARTG No: 193212
Type of cancellation:
Cancelled from the ARTG under subsection 30(2)(e) of the Act
Date of effect:
Grounds for cancellation

The goods do not conform to a standard applicable to the goods.

Nurse 357 Group Pty Ltd

Product: PURE BIOACTIVE COQ10

ARTG No: 281459
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.

Melaleuca of Australia and New Zealand Pty Ltd

Product: Sun Shades Every Face SPF50+ Very High Protection Sunscreen and Moisturiser Lotion

ARTG No: 227083
Type of cancellation:
Cancelled from the ARTG under 30(1A)(a) of the Act
Date of effect:
Grounds for cancellation

The goods were not eligible for listing as they contained a substance in an amount which is not permitted by Schedule 4 of the Therapeutic Goods Regulations.

Melaleuca of Australia and New Zealand Pty Ltd

Product: Melaleuca SunShades Every Body Very High Protection Sunscreen Spray SPF 50+

ARTG No: 221917
Type of cancellation:
Cancelled from the ARTG under 30(1A)(a) of the Act
Date of effect:
Grounds for cancellation

The goods were not eligible for listing as they contained a substance in an amount which is not permitted by Schedule 4 of the Therapeutic Goods Regulations.

Melaleuca of Australia and New Zealand Pty Ltd

Product: Sunshades Every Body SPF 50+ Sunscreen

ARTG No: 213948
Type of cancellation:
Cancelled from the ARTG under 30(1A)(a) of the Act
Date of effect:
Grounds for cancellation

The goods were not eligible for listing as they contained a substance in an amount which is not permitted by Schedule 4 of the Therapeutic Goods Regulations.

Results Laser Clinic Pty Ltd

Product: Results Skin Active Protect SPF 30

ARTG No: 210821
Type of cancellation:
Cancelled from the ARTG under 30(1A)(a) of the Act
Date of effect:
Grounds for cancellation

The goods were not eligible for listing as they did not meet the requirements set out in Schedule 4 of the Therapeutic Goods Regulations.

The goods were not eligible for listing as they contained a substance in an amount which is not permitted by Schedule 4 of the Therapeutic Goods Regulations.

Oceania Pure Pty Ltd

Product: Oceania Pure Grape Seed

ARTG No: 275697
Type of cancellation:
Cancelled from the ARTG under 30(2)(ba) &(e) of the Act
Date of effect:
Grounds for cancellation

As it appeared to the Secretary that the presentation of the goods was unacceptable, the certification made under s.26A(2)(c) of the Act was incorrect.

The goods do not conform to a standard applicable to the goods

Sun Bum Pty Ltd

Product: Sun Bum Moisturising Lotion SPF50

ARTG No: 259971
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 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.

Previous year cancellations from the ARTG following compliance review