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It is alleged the companies unlawfully advertised medicinal cannabis using terms including ‘medical cannabis’ and ‘plant medicine’, allowing patients to purchase prescription-only medicines after online consultation.

TGA officers executed a search warrant on a Sydney residence linked to an individual suspected of being involved in the manufacture and sale of compounded semaglutide.

The second phase of the Recall Reforms Program is now being implemented. Updated processes will reduce regulatory burden for sponsors while maintaining public safety.

We have updated our guidance on advertising cosmetic injectables to ensure advertising rules are applied consistently across all industries that deal with therapeutic goods.

The TGA has issued 2 infringement notices totalling $37,560 to Queensland-based company Akula Foods Pty Ltd for the alleged unlawful import of unregistered complementary medicines

The TGA has issued 4 infringement notices totalling $75,120 to Liquefy Health Pty Ltd for the alleged unlawful importation and advertising of unapproved complementary medicines.

The TGA has issued 13 infringement notices totalling $42,900 to a New South Wales-based individual for the alleged unlawful advertisement and supply of erectile dysfunction medicines.

The Australian Border Force (ABF) and partners have seized more than five and a half million cigarette sticks and prevented hundreds of thousands of prohibited vapes and drug items from reaching the streets of Sydney.

The TGA has issued 18 infringement notices totalling $157,752 to Kilpatrick & Douglas Pty Ltd and two directors, for the alleged unlawful advertising of nicotine vapes

On 1 January 2024, as part of the reforms to the regulation of vaping products, the Advertising Permission for Nicotine was repealed.

The TGA with the assistance of NSW Police have seized 478 sport supplements containing potentially dangerous substances from a Sydney retail store.

We executed a search warrant on a residential property in Brisbane, with assistance from Queensland authorities. This was part of an investigation into the alleged importation, manufacture, supply, and advertising of unapproved therapeutic goods.

TGA has accepted a court enforceable undertaking from Yossef Wahib, operator of the online store Aussie Mega Supplements. Mr Wahib was also issued an infringement notice for $3,756.

The TGA has accepted a court enforceable undertaking from Yossef Wahib, operator of the online store Aussie Mega Supplements, in relation to alleged illegal manufacture, supply and advertising of unregistered therapeutic goods.

If your business is involved with medicinal cannabis, read our updated guidance about advertising medicinal cannabis to consumers.

We have issued a notice to Pracmed Healthcare Pty Ltd to cease advertising indications related to weight loss surgery and cognitive function.

We have alleged that the advertising on the company's website and social media was unlawful because medicinal cannabis products are prescription-only medicines that can't be advertised directly to consumers.

The Federal Court of Australia has ordered Vapor Kings Pty Ltd to pay $4.9 million for unlawfully advertising nicotine vaping products. A company Director was also ordered to pay $100,000 in penalties.

We have issued infringement notices totalling $82,632 to Ovira Pty Ltd, and an individual, for the alleged unlawful advertising of an analgesic TENS system.

The COVID-19 pandemic post-market review of facemasks is now finished.

On 29 August 2023, the TGA executed multiple warrants on storage units and residences in Brisbane and seized over 40,000 vaping products with an estimated street value of over $1.2 million

We have issued infringement notices for $26,640 to Nius Development Pty Ltd for the alleged unlawful import of unapproved cosmetic injectable products.

The TGA has issued 7 infringement notices totalling $115,500 to the company for the alleged unlawful advertising and supply of sport supplement products containing banned substances.

The TGA has issued five infringement notices totalling $82,500 were issued to the company, and 3 notices totalling $9,900 were issued to an individual.

Read about our import, advertising and supply compliance priorities for 2023-24.