News and Community
Find out the latest news and updates about the regulation of therapeutic goods in Australia, as well as events, webinars and consultations with the community.
Latest from the TGA blog
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Making therapeutic goods safer for everyone
One of the key functions of the Therapeutic Goods Administration (TGA) is to closely monitor the safety of therapeutic goods. But to properly monitor safety, we need everyone to report any side effects and problems they have. -
What you need to know about compounded weight-loss medicines
Some online health clinics are advertising and selling compounded medicines. However, it is important to know that compounded products are not identical to TGA approved products. -
How sunscreens are regulated in Australia to be effective and safe
There has been a lot of discussion about sunscreen recently. All sunscreens that have a primary purpose of protecting against UV radiation are regulated by the TGA. They must be included in the Australian Register of Therapeutic Goods (ARTG) to be lawfully supplied in Australia
