An infringement notice with a financial penalty may be issued in response to certain breaches of the Therapeutic Goods Act 1989 (the Act). The TGA may issue an infringement notice to a business or individual as an alternative to undertaking formal court action.
MDNE Enterprises and an executive officer fined and directed to cease alleged unlawful advertising of nicotine vaping products
Status: Infringement notices issued
Alleged contraventions: section 42DLB of the Act
Best Body Industries Pty Ltd and an executive officer fined almost $130,000 for alleged unlawful advertising of sports supplements
Status: Infringement notices issued
Alleged contraventions: section 42DLB of the Act
Three medicinal cannabis companies fined almost $1 million for alleged unlawful advertising
Status: Infringement notices issued
Alleged contraventions: section 42DLB of the Act
JSHealth Vitamins Pty Ltd fined $26,640 for alleged unlawful advertising
Status: Infringement notices issued
Alleged contraventions: section 42DLB of the Act
Cyclotek Queensland fined $93,240 for allegedly breaching conditions of its manufacturing licence
Status: Paid
Alleged contraventions: section 35C of the Act
World Environmental Technologies fined $13,320 for alleged unlawful importation of ivermectin
Status: Paid
Alleged contraventions: section 19D of the Act
Doughbot Enterprises and Officer fined $87,312 and company and its Director undertake to comply with advertising rules for nicotine vaping products
Status: Infringement notices issued
Alleged contraventions: s42DLB of the Act
WA individual fined $2,664 for alleged unlawful importation (and false declaration) of nicotine vaping products
Status: Paid
Alleged contraventions: s42DLB of the Act
NSW individual fined $2,664 for alleged unlawful advertising of nicotine vaping products
Status: Infringement notice issued
Alleged contraventions: s42DLB of the Act
Precision Pharmaceuticals Pty Ltd fined and directed to cease alleged unlawful advertising of nicotine vaping products
Status: Infringement notice issued
Alleged contraventions: s42DLB of the Act
Hough Pharma Pty Ltd fined $106,560 for allegedly failing to provide information to demonstrate adequate performance of three COVID-19 rapid antigen tests and for allegedly failing to provide appropriate customer support
Status: Infringement notices issued
Alleged contraventions: s41MNA(1) of the Act
Philips Electronics Australia Ltd fined $133,200 for alleged breaches of therapeutic goods legislation
Status: Infringement notices issued
Alleged contraventions: s41MPA(1) of the Act
Individual fined $2,664 for alleged unlawful advertising in relation to COVID-19
Status: Infringement notice issued
Alleged contraventions: s42DLB of the Act
Individual fined $2,664 for allegedly advertising unapproved therapeutic goods
Status: Infringement notice issued
Alleged contraventions: s42DLB of the Act
Individual fined $10,664 for alleged unlawful importation of COVID-19 rapid antigen tests
Status: Infringement notices issued
Alleged contraventions: Section 41MIB(1) of the Act
Individual fined $39,960 for alleged unlawful importation of ivermectin and doxycycline
Status: Infringement notices issued
Alleged contraventions: s19D of the Act
TMF Cosmeceuticals Pty Ltd fined $26,640 for alleged unlawful importation of ivermectin
Status: Infringement notices issued
Alleged contraventions: s19D of the Act
Aussiewhip Pty Ltd fined $39,960 for alleged unlawful advertising of disposable nicotine vaping products
Status: Infringement notices issued
Alleged contraventions: s42DMA of the Act
Khazanah Nasional Pty Ltd fined $39,960 for alleged unlawful advertising of disposable nicotine vaping products
Status: Infringement notices issued
Alleged contraventions: s42DMA of the Act
Sydney based individual fined $2,664 for alleged unlawful importation of unregistered anaesthetic products
Status: Paid
Alleged contraventions: s19D of the Act
Individual fined $2,664 for alleged unlawful importation of nicotine vaping pods
Status: Infringement notices issued
Alleged contraventions: Section s19D(1) of the Act
G1 Resources Pty Ltd fined $26,640 for alleged importation and advertising of unapproved rapid antigen tests
Status: Infringement notices issued
Alleged contraventions: Section 41MIB(1)(a)(i) of the Act
CheckMe Pty Ltd fined $13,320 for alleged unlawful import of rapid antigen test kits
Status: Infringement notices issued
Alleged contraventions: Section 41MIB(1)(a)(i) of the Act
Cat Media Pty Ltd fined $39,960 for alleged advertising unregistered weight-loss products
Status: Infringement notices issued
Alleged contraventions: 42DLB(1) of the Act
Dentist fined $5,328 for alleged unlawful importation of Botox
Status: Infringement notices issued
Alleged contraventions: Section 19D(1)(a)(i) of the Act
Kardwi Pharmaceuticals Pty Ltd fined $13,320 for alleged breaches of therapeutic goods legislation
Status: Infringement notices issued
Alleged contraventions: Subsection 21B(2) of the Act
Ferngrove Pharmaceuticals Pty Ltd fined $13,320 for alleged breaches of therapeutic goods legislation
Status: Infringement notices issued
Alleged contraventions: Subsection 21B(2) of the Act
Shen Neng Herbal Medicines Group Pty Ltd fined $53,280 for alleged breaches of therapeutic goods legislation
Status: Paid
Alleged contraventions: Sections 21B(2) and 31(4B) of the Act
Vaxine Pty Ltd fined $13,320 for alleged unlawful advertising of an unapproved COVID-19 vaccine
Status: Infringement notice issued
Alleged contraventions: Section 42DLB of the Act
Victorian company Getafix Café Pty Ltd fined $13,320 for alleged unlawful advertising of COVID-19 Rapid Antigen Test Kit
Status: Infringement notice issued
Alleged contraventions: Section 42DLB of the Act
Melbourne based pharmacist fined $7,992 for the alleged unlawful advertising of nicotine vaping products
Status: Paid
Alleged contraventions: Section 42DLB of the Act
DPD Stores Pty Ltd fined $26,640 for alleged counterfeit nicotine vaping products
Status: Infringement notices issued
Alleged contraventions: Section 42EA of the Act
MEPH Pharmacy Pty Ltd fined $39,960 for the alleged unlawful advertising of nicotine vaping products
Status: Paid
Alleged contraventions: Section 42DLB of the Act
Healy World Australia Pty Ltd fined $26,640 for alleged unlawful advertising of a TENS device
Status: Paid
Alleged contraventions: Section 41MLB and 42DLB of the Act
NSW based herbal medicine practitioner fined $2,664 for making 'miracle' claims
Status: Paid
Alleged contraventions: Section 42DMA of the Act
Melbourne-based individual fined $5,328 for alleged unlawful importation of nicotine vaping products
Status: Infringement notices issued
Alleged contraventions: Section 42DLB of the Act
TCF Trading Co Pty Ltd fined $13,320 for unlawful importation of COVID-19 rapid antigen tests
Status: Infringement notices issued
Alleged contraventions: Section 41MIB(1) of the Act
NSW based executive officer fined $10,656 for alleged unlawful advertising of nicotine vaping products
Status: Infringement notices issued
Alleged contraventions: Section 42DLB of the Act
NSW company JMIT Distributors Pty Ltd fined $79,920 for alleged advertising breaches involving nicotine vaping products
Status: Infringement notices issued
Alleged contraventions: Section 42DLB of the Act
SA individual fined $7,992 for alleged unlawful advertising of medicinal cannabis
Status: Paid
Alleged contraventions: Section 42DL of the Act
Commcare (WA) Pty Ltd (St Francis Pharmacy) fined $39,960 for alleged advertising breaches relating to medicinal cannabis
Status: Payment plan
Alleged contraventions: Section 42DLB of the Act
NSW company KL4 Pty Ltd (Medcure) fined $106,560 for alleged unlawful importation of Ayurvedic medicines
Status: Infringement notices issued
Alleged contraventions: Section 19B of the Act
NSW individual fined $7,992 for alleged unlawful advertising of ivermectin and zinc for COVID-19
Status: Paid
Alleged contraventions: Sections 42DL and 42DM of the Act
Queensland individual fined $2,664 for alleged unlawful advertising of a homoeopathic medicine for COVID-19
Status: Paid
Alleged contraventions: Section 42DL of the Act
Melbourne company Australia Utopia Pty Ltd fined $93,240 for alleged advertising breaches for nicotine vaping products
Status: Paid
Alleged contraventions: Section 42DLB of the Act
Sydney-based company Mason Online Pty Ltd fined $106,560 for alleged advertising breaches of nicotine vaping products
Status: Infringement notices issued
Alleged contraventions: Section 42DLB of the Act
NSW chiropractor fined $2,664 for alleged unlawful importation of ivermectin
Status: Paid
Alleged contraventions: Section 19D of the Act
Performance Online Services Pty Ltd fined $53,280 for alleged breaches concerning counterfeit erectile dysfunction medicines
Status: Infringement notices issued
Alleged contraventions: Section 19B & 42DL of the Act
Melbourne-based individual fined $7,992 for alleged unlawful importation of nicotine vaping products
Status: Paid
Alleged contraventions: Section 19D of the Act
RV Global Ecommerce Pty Ltd fined $39,960 for alleged unlawful advertising of nicotine vaping products
Status: Paid
Alleged contraventions: Section 42DLB of the Act
Melbourne-based individual fined $18,648 for alleged unlawful advertising of nicotine vaping products
Status: Paid
Alleged contraventions: Section 42DL of the Act
Individual fined $18,648 for alleged advertising breaches relating to medicinal cannabis products
Status: Paid
Alleged contraventions: Section 42DL of the Act
Tianda Pharmaceuticals fined $26,640 for alleged unlawful advertising of Anti-Epidemic Formula 1 in relation to COVID-19
Status: Paid
Alleged contraventions: Section 42DLB of the Act
Canberra dental practice fined $266,400 for alleged unlawful supply of dental implants and bone grafts
Status: Paid
Alleged contraventions: Sections 32DB and 41MI of the Act
Sydney-based individual fined $10,656 for alleged unlawful advertising of medicinal cannabis
Status: Paid
Alleged contraventions: Section 42DL of the Act
Canberra individual fined $2,664 for alleged unlawful advertising of a homoeopathic medicine in relation to COVID-19
Status: Paid
Alleged contraventions: Section 42DL of the Act
Starpharma Holdings Limited fined $93,240 for alleged unlawful advertising of 'Viraleze' in relation to COVID-19
Status: Paid
Alleged contraventions: Section 42DLB of the Act
Aidacare Pty Ltd fined $26,640 for alleged non-compliance with requests for face masks information
Status: Paid
Alleged contraventions: Section 41JB of the Act
V P & Associates Pty Ltd fined $26,640 for alleged unlawful advertising of Liquim in relation to SARS-CoV-2 coronavirus
Status: Infringement notices issued
Alleged contravention: Section 42DLB of the Act
Dentist fined $5,328 for alleged unlawful importation of injectables
Status: Paid
Alleged contravention: Section 41MIB of the Act
Queensland man fined $7,992 for alleged unlawful importation of nootropic 'smart drugs'
Status: Infringement notices issued
Alleged contravention: Section 19D of the Act
Peter Evans Chef Pty Ltd fined $79,920 for alleged unlawful advertising
Status: Paid
Alleged contraventions: Sections 42DLB and 42DMA of the Act
Arthropharm Pty Ltd fined $13,320 for alleged breaches of therapeutic goods legislation
Status: Paid
Alleged contraventions: Subsection 21B(2) of the Act
Global Therapeutics fined $119,880 for alleged unlawful advertising of complementary medicines
Status: Paid
Alleged contraventions: Sections 42DLB, 42DMA and subsections 21B(2) and 21B(4) of the Act
Bulk Buys Pty Ltd fined $13,320 for alleged unlawful importation of surgical face masks
Status: Paid
Alleged contraventions: Section 41MNC of the Act
Epharmacy Group Pty Ltd fined $26,640 for alleged unlawful advertising on the ePharmacy website
Status: Paid
Alleged contraventions: Section 42DLB of the Act
CW IP Pty Ltd fined $53,280 for alleged advertising breaches on the Chemist Warehouse and My Chemist websites
Status: Paid
Alleged contraventions: Section 42DLB of the Act
Pharmacy fined $13,320 for alleged unlawful advertising
Status: Paid
Alleged contraventions: Section 42DLB of the Act
Bajaria Global Pty Ltd fined $26,640 for alleged unlawful importation of therapeutic goods containing betel nut (areca nut)
Status: Paid
Alleged contraventions: Subsection 19D(1) of the Act
Haimex International Pty Ltd fined $53,280 for alleged unlawful importation of medical devices
Status: Paid
Alleged contraventions: Subsection 19D (1) of the Act
Life Biotech Pty Ltd fined $106,560 for alleged non-compliance with requests for information and face mask samples in relation to COVID-19
Status: Infringement notices issued
Alleged contraventions: Sections 41JB and 41MNof the Act
Enviro Tech Holdings Pty Ltd fined $13,320 for alleged unlawful importation of surgical face masks in relation to COVID-19
Status: Infringement notice issued
Alleged contravention: Section 41MNC of the Act
PPE Direct Pty Ltd fined $13,320 for alleged unlawful advertising of a COVID-19 Rapid Test kit
Status: Paid
Alleged contravention: Section 42DLB of the Act
Sydney man fined $7,992 for alleged unlawful advertising of a disinfectant and hand sanitiser in relation to COVID-19
Status: Paid
Alleged contravention: Sections 21B and 42DLB of the Act
Man fined $10,656 for alleged unlawful advertising of cannabidiol including COVID-19 claims
Status: Infringement notices issued
Alleged contravention: Section 42DL of the Act
Sydney man fined $2,664 for alleged unlawful importation of medical face masks in relation to COVID-19
Status: Paid
Alleged contravention: Section 41MNC of the Act
Nafara Australia Pty Ltd fined $13,320 for alleged unlawful importation of medical face masks in relation to COVID-19
Status: Paid
Alleged contravention: Section 41MNC of the Act
Cat Media Pty Ltd fined $13,320 for alleged unlawful advertising of a FatBlaster complementary medicine
Status: Paid
Alleged contraventions: Section 42DLB of the Act
Sydney man fined $10,656 for alleged unlawful advertising including a reference to Coronavirus
Status: Infringement notices issued
Alleged contraventions: Section 42DLB of the Act
ANPROS Pty Ltd fined $39,960 for alleged unlawful advertising of hydrogen peroxide.
Status: Infringement notices issued
Alleged contraventions: Section 42DLB of the Act
Target Australia Pty Ltd fined $13,320 for alleged importation of surgical face masks not on the ARTG
Status: Paid
Alleged contraventions: Section 41MNC of the Act
Australian Beauty Group Pty Ltd fined $26,640 for alleged advertising breaches in relation to thermometers
Status: Paid
Alleged contraventions: Section 42DLB of the Act
Two Sydney companies fined a total of $93,240 for alleged unlawful importation and advertising of medical devices
Status: Infringement notices issued
Alleged contraventions: Sections 41MIB, 42DLB and 42DMA of the Act
Cleanstar Pty Ltd fined $53,280 for alleged unlawful importation and advertising of medical devices
Status: Paid
Alleged contraventions: Sections 41MIB and 42DLB of the Act
Victoria woman fined $2,664 for alleged unlawful importation of medical face masks in relation to COVID-19
Status: Paid
Alleged contraventions: Section 41MNC of the Act
Bahaq Pty Ltd fined $13,320 for alleged unlawful importation of medical face masks in relation to COVID-19
Status: Infringement notice issued
Alleged contraventions: Section 41MNC of the Act
Pharmacist fined $2,664 for alleged unlawful importation of medical face masks in relation to COVID-19
Status: Paid
Alleged contraventions: Section 41MNB of the Act
Livingstone International fined $13,320 for alleged unlawful importation of infrared thermometers
Status: Paid
Alleged contraventions: Section 41MIB of the Act
Simply Elements fined $13,320 for alleged unlawful importation of surgical face masks in relation to COVID-19
Status: Paid
Alleged contraventions: Section 41MNC of the Act
Cat Media fined $13,320 for alleged unlawful advertising
Status: Paid
Alleged contraventions: Section 42DLB of the Act
Shen Neng Herbal Medicines Group fined $100,800 for alleged breaches of therapeutic goods legislation
Status: Infringement notices issued
Alleged contraventions: Sections 21(B)2 and 26BB(1)(b) of the Act and Theraptuic Goods Order (TGO) 69 or 92
PharmaCare Laboratories fined $164,520 for alleged misleading advertising of complementary medicines
Status: Infringement notices issued
Alleged contraventions: Section 42DMA of the Act
Sydney Tools fined $26,640 for alleged unlawful importation of medical face masks in relation to COVID-19
Status: Paid
Alleged contraventions: Section 41MNC of the Act
Melbourne woman fined $2,664 for alleged unlawful importation of surgical face masks in relation to COVID-19
Status: Paid
Alleged contraventions: Section 41MNB(5) of the Act
Hepworth Industrial Wear fined $13,320 for alleged unlawful importation of surgical face masks in relation to COVID-19
Status: Paid
Alleged contraventions: Section 41MNC of the Act
Plus Pak fined $13,320 for alleged unlawful importation of medical face masks in relation to COVID-19
Status: Paid
Alleged contraventions: Section 41MNC of the Act
Premier Investments (Australia) Pty Ltd fined $13,320 for alleged unlawful importation of medical face masks in relation to COVID-19
Status: Infringement notice issued
Alleged contraventions: Section 41MNC of the Act
TTB International fined $13,320 for alleged unlawful importation of surgical face masks in relation to COVID-19
Status: Paid
Alleged contraventions: Section 41MNC of the Act
Detoxologie fined $39,960 for alleged advertising breaches in relation to medical devices
Status: Infringement notices issued
Alleged contraventions: Section 42DLB of the Act
Markson Sparks fined $26,640 for alleged unlawful advertising of a medical device in relation to COVID-19
Status: Infringement notice issued
Alleged contraventions: Section 42DLB of the Act
Medical Sales & Service fined $12,600 for alleged unlawful importation of anaesthetic face masks
Status: Paid
Alleged contraventions: Section 41MIB of the Act
Yarra Valley Cleaning Co fined $39,960 for alleged unlawful advertising of a disinfectant product in relation to COVID-19
Status: Infringement notices issued
Alleged contraventions: Section 42DLB of the Act
GenesisCare fined $12,600 for alleged unlawful importation of KN95 face masks in relation to COVID-19
Status: Paid
Alleged contraventions: Section 41MNC of the Act
Cordelia International fined $13,320 for alleged unlawful importation of medical face masks in relation to COVID-19
Status: Paid
Alleged contraventions: Section 41MNC of the Act
Adelaide woman fined $5,040 for alleged unlawful importation of cosmetic injectables
Status: Infringement notices issued
Alleged contraventions: Section 41MI of the Act
Two companies fined $25,200 for alleged unlawful importation and advertising of infrared thermometers in relation to COVID-19
Status: Infringement notices issued
Alleged contraventions: Section 41MIB and 42DLB of the Act
SGC Products fined $63,000 for alleged unlawful advertising on "Dr. Ageless" website in relation to COVID-19
Status: Infringement notices issued
Alleged contraventions: Section 42DLB of the Act
Strapit fined $37,800 for alleged advertising breaches for disinfectant and hand sanitiser in relation to COVID-19
Status: Paid
Alleged contraventions: Section 42DLB of the Act
Zafe Zone fined almost $40,000 for alleged advertising breaches for disinfectant products in relation to COVID-19
Status: Paid
Alleged contraventions: Section 42DLB of the Act
Lorna Jane fined almost $40,000 for alleged advertising breaches in relation to COVID-19 and "anti-virus activewear"
Status: Paid
Alleged contraventions: Sections 42DLB and 42DMA of the Act
Pfeffer Contracting fined $25,200 for alleged advertising breaches in relation to COVID-19
Status: Payment plan
Alleged contraventions: Section 42DLB of the Act
Arborvitae Health and Wellbeing fined $12,600 for alleged advertising breaches in relation to COVID-19
Status: Paid
Alleged contraventions: Section 42DLB of the Act
Australian Chemical Research fined $25,200 for alleged breaches in relation to hand sanitiser
Status: Paid
Alleged contraventions: Section 19D of the Act
Queensland woman fined $7,560 for alleged unlawful advertising in relation to COVID-19
Status: Payment plan
Alleged contraventions: Section 42DLB of the Act
Inskin Cosmedics Group fined $25,200 for alleged unlawful importation of cosmetic medical devices
Status: Paid
Alleged contraventions: Section 42YK of the Act
Chemforce fined $63,000 for alleged unlawful advertising in relation to COVID-19
Status: Paid
Alleged contraventions: Section 42DMA and Section 42DLB of the Act
Pharmacist fined $30,240 for alleged unlawful advertising
Status: Payment plan
Alleged contraventions: Section 42DLB of the Act
Net Pharmacy fined $214,200 for alleged unlawful advertising
Status: Payment plan
Alleged contraventions: Section 42DLB of the Act
Hydrogen Technologies fined $50,400 for alleged advertising breaches including reference to COVID-19
Status: Paid
Alleged contraventions: Section 42DLB of the Act
Allpulse Technologies fined $50,400 for alleged advertising breaches
Status: Payment plan
Alleged contraventions: Section 42DLB of the Act
Company issued $12,600 infringement notice for alleged COVID-19 advertising breach
Status: Paid
Alleged contraventions: Section 42DLB of the Act
Doctor fined $37,800 for alleged advertising breaches including references to COVID-19
Status: Paid
Alleged contraventions: Section 42DLB of the Act
MMS Australia fined $151,200 for alleged unlawful advertising
Status: Infringement notices issued
Alleged contraventions: Section 42DLB of the Act
Promedical Equipment fined $63,000 for alleged unlawful advertising of a COVID-19 Rapid Test kit
Status: Paid
Alleged contraventions: Section 42DLB of the Act
WA woman fined $2,520 for alleged breaches in relation to COVID-19 test kits
Status: Paid
Alleged contraventions: Section 41MNB of the Act
Woman fined $2,520 for alleged breaches in relation to COVID-19 test kits
Status: Paid
Alleged contraventions: Sections 42DLB(1) of the Act
Labtest Direct issued with a $12,600 infringement notice for alleged advertising of COVID-19 test kits
Status: Paid
Alleged contraventions: Sections 42DLB(1) of the Act
CK Surgitech issued $25,200 in infringement notices for alleged breaches in relation to COVID-19 test kits
Status: Paid
Alleged contraventions: Sections 41FEA and 41MNC of the Act
Pete Evans' company fined for alleged COVID-19 advertising breaches
Status: Paid
Alleged contraventions: Section 42DLB(1) of the Act
ATP Science issued infringement notices for $302,400 for alleged advertising breaches
Status: Paid
Alleged contraventions: Sections 42DLB(1) of the Act
Oxymed Australia Pty Ltd fined $63,000 for alleged advertising breaches
Status: Infringement notices issued
Alleged contraventions: Section 42DLB(1) of the Act
Multi-level marketing company fined $37,800 for alleged advertising breaches
Status: Paid
Alleged contraventions: Sections 42DMA(1) and 22(5) of the Act
Caruso's Natural Health pays $12,600 fine for false certification in relation to therapeutic good
Status: Paid
Alleged contravention: Section 21B(1) of the Act
InSkin Cosmedics Group pays $37,800 in penalties for alleged supply and advertising of unapproved dermapen device
Status: Paid
Alleged contraventions: Sections 41MIB(1)(a)(iii) and 42DLB(1) of the Act
Mundipharma fined for misleading advertising of opioids to health professionals
Status: Paid
Alleged contraventions: Section 21B(2) of the Act
Redback SARMs pays fine for advertising prescription-only substances
Status: Paid
Alleged contraventions: Section 42DLB(1) of the Act
PharmaCare pays $12,600 fine for alleged advertising of cancelled therapeutic good
Status: Paid
Alleged contraventions: Section 42DLB(1) of the Act
Australian traveller fined for importing unapproved products in luggage
Status: Paid
Alleged contraventions: Sections 19B(4A) and 41MI(5) of the Act
Man fined for alleged importation and advertising of unapproved therapeutic goods
Status: Payment plan
Alleged contraventions: Sections 19B(4A) and 42DL(3) of the Act
Australian company pays fine for illegal medicine exports
Status: Paid
Alleged contraventions: Section 19B(4A) of the Act
Company will pay over $25,000 in fines for alleged importation of unapproved therapeutic goods
Status: Paid
Alleged contraventions: Sections 19B(4A) and 41MI(5) of the Act