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Ingredients and the scheduling of medicines and chemicals

Information on types of ingredients and approved names, the Permissible Ingredients Determination and the Poisons Standard (the SUSMP).

The Poisons Standard and scheduling of medicines and chemicals

Find information on the Poisons Standard (the SUSMP), amending the Poisons Standard and Scheduling.
Ingredients in therapeutic goods

Information on ingredients and proprietary ingredients in therapeutic goods.
Permissible ingredients determination

Guidance on the requirements for listed and assessed listed medicine formulations to comply with and how to submit and an application to amend, the Therapeutic Goods (Permissible Ingredients) Determination.
Approved names and ingredient types

Information on approved names and ingredient types used in therapeutic goods in Australia.
Proprietary ingredients

A proprietary ingredient is a formulation, such as a flavour or fragrance, made with a mixture of ingredients.
Herbal ingredients

Information about using herbal ingredients and components in medicines.

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Guidance and legislation