Media releases
Media releases from the TGA for consumers, health professionals, industry and the community.
Media enquiry contacts are 02 6289 7400 or news@health.gov.au
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Latest Media releases
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We seeking feedback on a proposal to strengthen the labelling of low-risk products that contain vitamin B6.
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We have issued 12 infringement notices totalling $126,720 to 2 companies and 5 individuals for the alleged unlawful importation and advertising of prescription-only medicines.
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Former company and directors behind BioV8 to face court for alleged unlawful advertising of peptides
We have started Federal Court proceedings against BioV8 (now in liquidation) and its former directors, alleging they breached the Therapeutic Goods Act 1989 by unlawfully advertising prescription-only therapeutic products, including peptides. -
We have issued two infringement notices totalling $39,600 to New South Wales-based company Suryam Energy Pty Ltd (Suryam Energy) for the alleged unlawful supply of vaping goods.
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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.
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The Australian Government has made changes to the Personal Importation Scheme, to help authorities identify imported therapeutic goods and reduce the risk of unidentified, mislabelled or counterfeit products entering Australia.