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.
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Type of cancellation:
Cancelled from the ARTG under 30(2)(ba), 30(2)(e), 30(2)(b) and 30(2)(aa) of the Act
Date of effect:
Grounds for cancellation
As there was insufficient evidence to support the indications for the product, the certification made under s.26A(2)(j) of the Act was incorrect.
The goods do not conform to a standard applicable to the goods.
The goods have changed so they have become separate and distinct from the goods included in the ARTG.
It appeared to the Secretary that the presentation of the goods was unacceptable.
Ausus International Pty Ltd
Product:Squalene 1000mg Softgel Capsules
ARTG No:249392
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.
Caruso's Natural Health Pty Ltd
Product:Caruso's Hair More Hair Loss Lotion
ARTG No:163327
Type of cancellation:
Cancelled from the ARTG under s.30(1A)(a) of the Act
Date of effect:
Decision status: Internal review requested by the sponsor overturned the cancellation decision.
Grounds for cancellation
The goods were not eligible for listing as they contained a substance which is not permitted by Schedule 4 of the Therapeutic Goods Regulations.
RBK Nutraceuticals Pty Ltd
Product:Mothernest Eye Smart - Bilberry with Lutein
ARTG No:223641
Type of cancellation:
Cancelled from the ARTG under paragraph 30(2)(b) and paragraph 30(2)(e) of the Act
Date of effect:
Grounds for cancellation
The goods have changed so they have become separate and distinct from the goods included in the ARTG.
The goods do not conform to a standard applicable to the goods.
Jo Jo International Pty Ltd
Product:PM - Lung Complex
ARTG No:247173
Type of cancellation:
Cancelled from the ARTG under s.30(2)(ba), s.30(2)(aa) and s.30(2)(e) of the Act
Date of effect:
Grounds for cancellation
As there was insufficient evidence to support the indications for the product, the certification made under s.26A(2)(j) of the Act was incorrect.
It appeared to the Secretary that the presentation of the goods was unacceptable.
The goods do not conform to a standard applicable to the goods.
BNY Abalone World Factory Outlet Pty Ltd
Product:Propolis 1000mg
ARTG No:248436
Type of cancellation:
Cancelled from the ARTG under 30(1A)(a), 30(2)(b), 30(2)(ba), 30(2)(aa) and 30(2)(ea) of the Act
Date of effect:
Grounds for cancellation
The goods were not eligible for listing as they contained a substance which is not permitted by Schedule 4 of the Therapeutic Goods Regulations.
The goods have changed so they have become separate and distinct from the goods included in the ARTG.
As there was insufficient evidence to support the indications for the product, the certification made under s.26A(2)(j) of the Act was incorrect.
It appeared to the Secretary that the presentation of the goods was unacceptable.
The applicable provisions of the Therapeutic Goods Advertising Code have not been complied with.
Nature's Choice Pty Ltd
Product:PM - Lung Detox
ARTG No:247093
Type of cancellation:
Cancelled from the ARTG under 30(2)(ba), 30(2)(aa), and 30(2)(e) of the Act
Date of effect:
Grounds for cancellation
As there was insufficient evidence to support the indications for the product, the certification made under s.26A(2)(j) of the Act was incorrect.
It appeared to the Secretary that the presentation of the goods was unacceptable.
The goods do not conform to a standard applicable to the goods.
Beijing Tong Ren Tang Australia Pty Ltd
Product:Tong Ren Da Huo Luo Pill
ARTG No:159736
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.
Sun Herbal Pty Ltd
Product:Yin Qiao Sang Ju Gan Mao Ling a.k.a CNF Relief Formula
ARTG No:199825
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.
Pacific Applied Health Pty Ltd
Product:Fat-Metaboliser Plus
ARTG No: 234670
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.
Brauer Professional Pty Ltd
Product: Zeel comp. N
ARTG No: 92708
Type of cancellation:
Cancelled from the ARTG under s.30(2)(a) of the Act
Date of effect:
Decision status: Internal review requested by the sponsor confirmed cancellation decision.
Grounds for cancellation
It appeared to the Secretary that the quality, safety or efficacy of the goods was unacceptable.
Brauer Professional Pty Ltd
Product: Klimakt-Heel
ARTG No: 161725
Type of cancellation:
Cancelled from the ARTG under s.30(2)(a) of the Act
Date of effect:
Decision status: Internal review requested by the sponsor confirmed cancellation decision.
Grounds for cancellation
It appeared to the Secretary that the quality, safety or efficacy of the goods was unacceptable.
Shen Neng Herbal Medicines Group Pty Ltd
Product:Arthritis Plaster
ARTG No:183947
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.
Shen Neng Herbal Medicines Group Pty Ltd
Product:Rheumatism Plaster
ARTG No:183946
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.
Type of cancellation:
Cancelled from the ARTG under s.30(2)(ba) and (aa) of the Act
Date of effect:
Grounds for cancellation
As there was insufficient evidence to support the indications for the product, the certification made under s.26A(2)(j) was incorrect.
It appeared to the Secretary that the presentation of the goods was unacceptable.
Ausus International Pty Ltd
Product:MUM-2-B Softgel Capsules
ARTG No:249393
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.
Nature's Care Manufacture Pty Ltd
Product:Healthy Care Forskolin 125 mg
ARTG No:226073
Type of cancellation:
Cancelled from the ARTG under paragraph 30(2)(ba) and paragraph 30(2)(c) of the Act
Date of effect:
Grounds for cancellation
As there was insufficient evidence to support the indications for the product, the certification made under s.26A(2)(j) of the Act was incorrect.
The sponsor failed to comply with a condition of listing under s.28(5)(ab) of the Act (that the goods would not be advertised for an indication other than those accepted in the Register).
Health Products T/a Quantum Health
Product:Prosamin for men
ARTG No:212757
Type of cancellation:
Cancelled from the ARTG under s.30(2)(ba) of the Act
Date of effect:
Grounds for cancellation
As there was insufficient evidence to support the indications for the product, the certification made under s.26A(2)(j) of the Act was incorrect.
Global Therapeutics Pty Ltd
Product:Metabolism Excel
ARTG No:227522
Type of cancellation:
Cancelled from the ARTG under s.30(aa), (ba) and (e) of the Act
Date of effect:
Grounds for cancellation
It appeared to the Secretary that the presentation of the goods was unacceptable.
As there was insufficient evidence to support the indications for the product, the certification made under s.26A(2)(j) was incorrect.
The goods do not conform to a standard applicable to the goods.
Australerba Herbal Products and Spagyric Laboratories
Type of cancellation:
Cancelled from the ARTG under paragraph 30(2)(c) and paragraph 30(2)(ea) of the Act
Date of effect:
Grounds for cancellation
The sponsor failed to comply with a condition of listing under s.28(5B)(a) of the Act (that each step in the manufacture of the medicine that is carried out in Australia is carried out by a person who is the holder of a licence to carry out that step).
The applicable provisions of the Therapeutic Goods Advertising Code have not been complied with.
Australerba Herbal Products and Spagyric Laboratories
Product:Australerba Pick-Me-Up Instant Intergral Herb Tea Oral Liquid
ARTG No:18028
Type of cancellation:
Cancelled from the ARTG under paragraph 30(2)(c) and paragraph 30(2)(ea) of the Act
Date of effect:
Grounds for cancellation
The sponsor failed to comply with a condition of listing under s.28(5B)(a) of the Act (that each step in the manufacture of the medicine that is carried out in Australia is carried out by a person who is the holder of a licence to carry out that step).
The applicable provisions of the Therapeutic Goods Advertising Code have not been complied with.
Australerba Herbal Products and Spagyric Laboratories
Product:Australerba Anti-Stress Instant Intergral Herb Tea Oral Liquid
ARTG No:18066
Type of cancellation:
Cancelled from the ARTG under paragraph 30(2)(c) and paragraph 30(2)(ea) of the Act
Date of effect:
Grounds for cancellation
The sponsor failed to comply with a condition of listing under s.28(5B)(a) of the Act (that each step in the manufacture of the medicine that is carried out in Australia is carried out by a person who is the holder of a licence to carry out that step).
The applicable provisions of the Therapeutic Goods Advertising Code have not been complied with.
Australerba Herbal Products and Spagyric Laboratories
Product:Australerba Nightcap Herb & Honey Compound Oral Liquid
ARTG No:18104
Type of cancellation:
Cancelled from the ARTG under paragraph 30(2)(c) and paragraph 30(2)(ea) of the Act
Date of effect:
Grounds for cancellation
The sponsor failed to comply with a condition of listing under s.28(5B)(a) of the Act (that each step in the manufacture of the medicine that is carried out in Australia is carried out by a person who is the holder of a licence to carry out that step).
The applicable provisions of the Therapeutic Goods Advertising Code have not been complied with.
Australerba Herbal Products and Spagyric Laboratories
Product:Australerba Vigoris Oral Liquid
ARTG No:18107
Type of cancellation:
Cancelled from the ARTG under paragraph 30(2)(c) and paragraph 30(2)(ea) of the Act
Date of effect:
Grounds for cancellation
The sponsor failed to comply with a condition of listing under s.28(5B)(a) of the Act (that each step in the manufacture of the medicine that is carried out in Australia is carried out by a person who is the holder of a licence to carry out that step).
The applicable provisions of the Therapeutic Goods Advertising Code have not been complied with.
Australerba Herbal Products and Spagyric Laboratories
Product:Australerba Pick-Me-Up Herb & Honey Compound Oral Liquid
ARTG No:18110
Type of cancellation:
Cancelled from the ARTG under paragraph 30(2)(c) and paragraph 30(2)(ea) of the Act
Date of effect:
Grounds for cancellation
The sponsor failed to comply with a condition of listing under s.28(5B)(a) of the Act (that each step in the manufacture of the medicine that is carried out in Australia is carried out by a person who is the holder of a licence to carry out that step).
The applicable provisions of the Therapeutic Goods Advertising Code have not been complied with.
Australerba Herbal Products and Spagyric Laboratories
Product:Australerba Nightcap Instant Intergral Herb Tea Oral Liquid
ARTG No:18120
Type of cancellation:
Cancelled from the ARTG under paragraph 30(2)(c) and paragraph 30(2)(ea) of the Act
Date of effect:
Grounds for cancellation
The sponsor failed to comply with a condition of listing under s.28(5B)(a) of the Act (that each step in the manufacture of the medicine that is carried out in Australia is carried out by a person who is the holder of a licence to carry out that step).
The applicable provisions of the Therapeutic Goods Advertising Code have not been complied with.
Australerba Herbal Products and Spagyric Laboratories
Product:Cancelled from the ARTG under paragraph 30(2)(c) and paragraph 30(2)(ea) of the Act
ARTG No:18140
Type of cancellation:
Cancelled from the ARTG under paragraph 30(2)(c) and paragraph 30(2)(ea) of the Act
Date of effect:
Grounds for cancellation
The sponsor failed to comply with a condition of listing under s.28(5B)(a) of the Act (that each step in the manufacture of the medicine that is carried out in Australia is carried out by a person who is the holder of a licence to carry out that step).
The applicable provisions of the Therapeutic Goods Advertising Code have not been complied with.
Australerba Herbal Products and Spagyric Laboratories
Product:Australerba Anti-Stress Herb & Honey Compound Oral Liquid
ARTG No:18162
Type of cancellation:
Cancelled from the ARTG under paragraph 30(2)(c) and paragraph 30(2)(ea) of the Act
Date of effect:
Grounds for cancellation
The sponsor failed to comply with a condition of listing under s.28(5B)(a) of the Act (that each step in the manufacture of the medicine that is carried out in Australia is carried out by a person who is the holder of a licence to carry out that step).
The applicable provisions of the Therapeutic Goods Advertising Code have not been complied with.
Australerba Herbal Products and Spagyric Laboratories
Product:Australerba Digestive Instant Intergral Herb Tea Oral Liquid
ARTG No:18201
Type of cancellation:
Cancelled from the ARTG under paragraph 30(2)(c) and paragraph 30(2)(ea) of the Act
Date of effect:
Grounds for cancellation
The sponsor failed to comply with a condition of listing under s.28(5B)(a) of the Act (that each step in the manufacture of the medicine that is carried out in Australia is carried out by a person who is the holder of a licence to carry out that step).
The applicable provisions of the Therapeutic Goods Advertising Code have not been complied with.
Australerba Herbal Products and Spagyric Laboratories
Product:Australerba Amrit Herbal Wine
ARTG No:43243
Type of cancellation:
Cancelled from the ARTG under paragraph 30(2)(c) and paragraph 30(2)(ea) of the Act
Date of effect:
Grounds for cancellation
The sponsor failed to comply with a condition of listing under s.28(5B)(a) of the Act (that each step in the manufacture of the medicine that is carried out in Australia is carried out by a person who is the holder of a licence to carry out that step).
The applicable provisions of the Therapeutic Goods Advertising Code have not been complied with.
Australerba Herbal Products and Spagyric Laboratories
Product:Australerba Amarum Herbal Wine
ARTG No:43276
Type of cancellation:
Cancelled from the ARTG under paragraph 30(2)(c) and paragraph 30(2)(ea) of the Act
Date of effect:
Grounds for cancellation
The sponsor failed to comply with a condition of listing under s.28(5B)(a) of the Act (that each step in the manufacture of the medicine that is carried out in Australia is carried out by a person who is the holder of a licence to carry out that step).
The applicable provisions of the Therapeutic Goods Advertising Code have not been complied with.
Australerba Herbal Products and Spagyric Laboratories
Product:Australerba Salamander Herbal Wine
ARTG No:43277
Type of cancellation:
Cancelled from the ARTG under paragraph 30(2)(c) and paragraph 30(2)(ea) of the Act
Date of effect:
Grounds for cancellation
The sponsor failed to comply with a condition of listing under s.28(5B)(a) of the Act (that each step in the manufacture of the medicine that is carried out in Australia is carried out by a person who is the holder of a licence to carry out that step).
The applicable provisions of the Therapeutic Goods Advertising Code have not been complied with.
Australerba Herbal Products and Spagyric Laboratories
Product:Australerba Arcanum VII Herbal Wine
ARTG No:43278
Type of cancellation:
Cancelled from the ARTG under paragraph 30(2)(c) and paragraph 30(2)(ea) of the Act
Date of effect:
Grounds for cancellation
The sponsor failed to comply with a condition of listing under s.28(5B)(a) of the Act (that each step in the manufacture of the medicine that is carried out in Australia is carried out by a person who is the holder of a licence to carry out that step).
The applicable provisions of the Therapeutic Goods Advertising Code have not been complied with.
Great Grand Care Pty Ltd
Product:0940 (Kaiser Pharmaceutical) Si Wu Tang (Tankuei Four Combination)
ARTG No:218804
Type of cancellation:
Cancelled from the ARTG under s.30(2)(aa), (b), (ba) and (e) of the Act
Date of effect:
Grounds for cancellation
It appeared to the Secretary that the presentation of the goods was unacceptable.
The goods have changed so they have become separate and distinct from the goods included in the ARTG.
As there was insufficient evidence to support the indications for the product, the certification made under s.26A(2)(j) was incorrect.
The goods do not conform to a standard applicable to the goods.
Sunlink Bio-Tech Pty Ltd
Product:Vaginal Probiotics
ARTG No:218583
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.
Phytologic Pty Ltd
Product:Blooms Intellivit Multivitamin for Women
ARTG No:215484
Type of cancellation:
Cancelled from the ARTG under s.30(2)(ba) and (e) of the Act
Date of effect:
Grounds for cancellation
As there was insufficient evidence to support the indications for the product, the certification made under s.26A(2)(j) was incorrect.
The goods do not conform to a standard applicable to the goods.
Live Easy Pty Ltd ATF The Live Easy Trust
Product:Leanezy Choc
ARTG No:219045
Type of cancellation:
Cancelled from the ARTG under s.30(1A)(a) of the Act
Date of effect:
Grounds for cancellation
The goods were not eligible for listing as they contained a substance which is not permitted by Schedule 4 of the Therapeutic Goods Regulations.
Live Easy Pty Ltd ATF The Live Easy Trust
Product:Leanezy Berry
ARTG No:219046
Type of cancellation:
Cancelled from the ARTG under s.30(1A)(a) of the Act
Date of effect:
Grounds for cancellation
The goods were not eligible for listing as they contained a substance which is not permitted by Schedule 4 of the Therapeutic Goods Regulations.
Previous year cancellations from the ARTG following compliance review
