Import and export
If you import or export medicines or medical devices in Australia, you must follow the therapeutic goods legislation as well as other relevant laws.
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Import
Information on the legal requirements for importing therapeutic goods into Australia, including 'unapproved' therapeutic goods and controlled substances. -
Export
Information on the legal requirements for exporting medicines, medical devices and human substances from Australia. -
Database of consents to import, supply or export therapeutic goods that do not comply with TGO 91 due to COVID-19
Records of special decisions made to help deal with COVID-19-related delays.
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Latest alerts
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We are issuing an updated safety advisory regarding imported counterfeit unregistered melatonin products.
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TGA continues to see imports of counterfeit Botox vials despite a previous warning issued in July 2025.
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TGA is issuing a safety advisory about the importation of unregistered GLP-1 products that are being promoted online for weight-loss.
Latest articles
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TGA issues infringement notices to 6 individuals for alleged importation and unlawful advertising of therapeutic goods
We have issued 11 infringement notices totalling $43,560, to 6 individuals, for the alleged importation and unlawful advertising of therapeutic goods. -
The TGA releases compliance principles, reinforcing proactive and risk-based enforcement throughout 2026 and 2027
The TGA Compliance Principles 2026 and 2027 outlines our strategic approach to monitoring and enforcing regulatory compliance for the import, export, manufacture, supply and advertising of therapeutic goods in Australia. -
Queensland-based individual issued infringement notices for allegedly importing and advertising counterfeit botulinum toxin type A
We have issued 2 infringement notices totalling $7,716 to a Queensland-based individual for the alleged unlawful importation of counterfeit botulinum toxin type A and the unlawful advertising of cosmetic injectables.
Latest publications
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This fact sheet is for healthcare practitioners to help understand the rules surrounding importation of cosmetic injectables.