Import and export

There has been an increase in Australians purchasing melatonin products from online stores, particularly for use in children. These products are often sold as gummies but are also available as tablets or capsules marketed as dietary supplements.

We have issued 3 infringement notices totalling $11,268 to a Victorian-based individual for allegedly importing unapproved prescription-only medicines.

The TGA has facilitated the seizure of millions of counterfeit and illegal therapeutic goods as part of a global initiative targeting illegal trade.