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We have received an internationally recognised designation from the World Health Organization (WHO), reaffirming our role as a trusted global medicines regulator ensuring medicines and vaccines meet the highest international standards for quality, safety and efficacy.

On Thursday 18 December, following an investigation into the suspected illegal supply and manufacture of vaping substances, the TGA led a major operation targeting illicit vaping products at 2 locations in Bendigo.

We have issued 2 infringement notices totalling $7,716 to a Queensland-based individual for the alleged unlawful importation of counterfeit botulinum toxin type A and the unlawful advertising of cosmetic injectables.

We have issued 5 infringement notices, totalling $19,800, to a NSW-based individual, for the alleged unlawful importation of unapproved prescription-only medicines in contravention of the Therapeutic Goods Act 1989.

We have issued an infringement notice, to the value of $19,800, to PERDAY'S HEALTH FUNCTIONAL FOOD (AU) PTY LTD (Perdays Australia) for the alleged unlawful advertising of a listed medicine.

A decision by the TGA will strengthen safety controls for products containing vitamin B6, and help to reduce the risk of nerve damage associated with the long-term consumption of high doses.

The TGA has updated its Advertising therapeutic goods on social media guidance to help advertisers to understand their responsibilities when promoting therapeutic goods via these platforms.

We have issued 5 infringement notices, totalling $99,000, to ACPharm Queensland Pty Ltd (ACPharm Queensland) for the alleged unlawful advertising of therapeutic goods.

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.

Professor Tony Lawler, Head of Australia’s Therapeutic Goods Administration, has been elected Chair of ICMRA, the International Coalition of Medicines Regulatory Authorities.

We have issued 10 infringement notices, totalling $198,000, to Midnight Health Pty Ltd (Midnight Health) for the alleged unlawful advertising of prescription-only weight-loss medicines.

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.

We have issued 3 infringement notices totalling $11,268 to a Victorian-based individual for allegedly importing unapproved prescription-only medicines.

Robust scientific evidence shows no causal link between the use of paracetamol in pregnancy and autism or ADHD, with several large and reliable studies directly contradicting these claims.

We have issued 6 infringement notices, totalling $118,800, and a direction notice to Dispensed Pty Ltd (Dispensed) for the alleged unlawful advertising of medicinal cannabis.

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.

We have issued 3 infringement notices totalling $59,400, to Victorian-based companies for the alleged unlawful advertising of therapeutic goods, in contravention of the Therapeutic Goods Act 1989.

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.

The TGA has facilitated the seizure of millions of counterfeit and illegal therapeutic goods as part of a global initiative targeting illegal trade.

The TGA suggests extra safety measures for some sunscreen ingredients but advises Australians to keep using sunscreen. Public consultation will determine safe levels.

Australians who rely on medical devices will benefit from new measures introduced by the Australian Government to enhance the identification and management of device-related safety concerns.

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 TGA has accepted a court-enforceable undertaking from The Aussie Gelatin Company Pty Ltd (Aussie Gelatin) in relation to the alleged unlawful manufacture, supply and advertising of therapeutic goods.

We have issued an infringement notice of $18,780 to Victorian-based company, Nourishmeorganics Pty Ltd, for the alleged unlawful supply of a therapeutic good not entered in the ARTG.