Scheduling (national classification system)
Scheduling is a national classification system that controls how medicines and chemicals are made available to the consumers in order to protect public health.
Medicines and chemicals are classified into Schedules according to the level of regulatory control over the availability of the medicine or chemical required to protect public health and safety. The Schedules are published in the Poisons Standard and are given legal effect through state and territory legislation.
For details go to Scheduling of medicines & poisons.
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The Poisons Standard and scheduling of medicines and chemicals
Find information on the Poisons Standard (the SUSMP), amending the Poisons Standard and Scheduling. -
Schedule for changes to the Permissible Ingredients Determination
Find schedules for annual low-negligible risk changes, proposed changes, and final decisions on high-moderate and low-negligible risk changes. -
Scheduling basics of medicines and chemicals in Australia
An overview of the scheduling of medicines and chemicals in Australia.
Reports
Latest articles
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TGA to consult on additional controls for an active sunscreen ingredient
We have conducted a review and are proposing options for additional safeguards for 4-methylbenzylidene camphor (4-MBC), an active ingredient used in some Australian sunscreens. -
Stronger safety controls to be introduced for products containing vitamin B6
A decision by the TGA will strengthen safety controls for products containing vitamin B6, and help to reduce the risk of nerve damage associated with the long-term consumption of high doses. -
Comply with paracetamol pack size changes
If your business sells or advertises paracetamol, then you need to be aware of the new rules around pack sizes that commence on 1 February 2025.
Latest publications
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Public submissions made in response to the public consultation on proposed amendments to the Poisons Standard - ACCS and Joint ACMS-ACCS meetings - March 2025
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Advisory Committee on Complementary Medicines meeting statement for 30 July 2026
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This web publication constitutes a notice for the purposes of regulation 42ZCZS of the Therapeutic Goods Regulations 1990 (the Regulations).
Open consultations
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Additional public consultation on amending the Poisons Standard regarding ethylene oxide, propylene oxide and epichlorohydrin
Have your say about the content and level of detection for ethylene oxide, propylene oxide and epichlorohydrin in end use products.