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This instrument is made under Schedule 5A to the Therapeutic Goods Regulations 1990 and Schedule 4 to the Therapeutic Goods (Medical Devices) Regulations 2002.

The delegate believes, on reasonable grounds, that it is in the interests of public health or safety to give Hwangbo SS Pty Ltd and [REDACTED] directions under section 42YT of the Therapeutic Goods Act 1989.

We have issued a warning to online delivery service providers not to breach Australian laws regarding the supply and advertising of vaping goods.

A coordinated crackdown on illegal vapes in southeast Queensland has led to a seizure of illegal vaping and tobacco products with a street value exceeding $8.8 million.

The TGA has issued a direction notice to Hwangbo SS Pty Ltd and its executive officer in relation to vaping products under section 42DZK of the Therapeutic Goods Act 1989.

The TGA has issued a direction notice to Iquality Group Pty Ltd and its executive officer in relation to the advertising of vaping goods under section 42DZK of the Therapeutic Goods Act 1989.

The TGA has issued a direction notice to Iget Brands Pty Ltd and its executive officer in relation to the advertising of vaping goods under section 42DZK of the Therapeutic Goods Act 1989.

This instrument is made under Schedule 5A to the Therapeutic Goods Regulations 1990 and Schedule 4 to the Therapeutic Goods (Medical Devices) Regulations 2002.

A blitz undertaken on Chapel Street retailers over two days this week has resulted in seizures of illegal vaping goods with a street value of over $40,000 and more than 24,000 nicotine pouches.

A two-day blitz on the sale of illegal vaping goods in Hobart and surrounds has resulted in seizures across 5 retail businesses for the alleged unlawful possession of commercial quantities of vaping goods and illegal tobacco.

The TGA, assisted by Victoria Police, seized illicit vapes worth approximately $40,000 from a retail outlet in a highly prominent location in Melbourne’s CBD.

We are aware that recent media reports have stated that the TGA estimates that more than 10 million vapes are sold nationally every month on the black market. These reports are incorrect.

The Therapeutic Goods Administration (TGA) has seized more than 5,000 vapes, 7,000 nicotine pouches and other products across two locations in Sydney’s western suburb of Penrith.

From 1 March 2025, sponsors of vaping goods will be able to use a new online form of the sponsor notice.

This instrument is made under Schedule 5A to the Therapeutic Goods Regulations 1990 and Schedule 4 to the Therapeutic Goods (Medical Devices) Regulations 2002.

We have issued a combined total of $396,000 in infringement notices to 20 Melbourne retail businesses for the alleged unlawful supply of vaping goods.

We have issued infringement notices totalling $37,560 for the alleged unlawful possession of a commercial quantity of vaping goods.

The TGA and cooperating agencies have seized a large volume of alleged illicit vapes, tobacco and other substances in coordinated operations across Australia.

In a significant move against the illicit vaping market, the TGA has played a vital role in joint enforcement activity with Victoria Police, resulting in the seizure of 200,000 vapes, worth more than $8 million

TGA has taken further action to combat the unlawful sale of vapes in Queensland, issuing an infringement notice to a retailer for the unlawful possession of a commercial quantity of vaping goods

The TGA worked alongside Victoria Police officers as part of an ongoing investigation targeting a significant crime syndicate involved in the illicit tobacco market.

Following our Essential Principles presentations on 11-12 September 2024, we have collated questions asked into themes to simplify finding information of relevance to you.

We are introducing strengthened product standards for therapeutic vapes including vaping substances, vaping substance accessories, vaping devices and vaping device accessories.

Patients 18 years or over can purchase therapeutic vapes from participating pharmacies without a prescription. A consultation with a pharmacist is required, and purchase is subject to certain conditions as well as any state and territory restrictions.

This instrument is made under section 39 of the current Poisons Standard.