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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The Therapeutic Goods Administration (TGA) is advising consumers that several sexual enhancement products have been found to contain undeclared ingredients and may pose a serious risk to your health.
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We are advising consumers that ‘Pharmatech’ branded MK-677 capsules (containing ibutamoren) may pose a serious risk to your health and should not be taken.
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We are warning consumers about the risks of importing and using unapproved peptide products that are promoted online.
Latest articles
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Canngea Pty Ltd issued infringement notices totalling $59,400 for alleged failure to comply with a request for information about the supply of therapeutic vaping goods
In March 2026, the Therapeutic Goods Administration (TGA) issued 3 infringement notices totalling $59,400 to Queensland-based company Canngea Pty Ltd. -
TGA issues infringement notices to nurse for alleged unlawful importation of cosmetic injectables
We have issued 3 infringement notices totalling $11,880 to a nurse for the alleged unlawful importation of unapproved cosmetic injectables, which is illegal under the Therapeutic Goods Act 1989 (the Act). -
TGA strengthens compliance focus on unapproved peptide products as part of evolving risk response
We have expanded our priority focus areas to include unapproved peptide products, following increased detection of unlawful importation, supply and advertising, posing potential risks to consumer safety.