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We have commenced proceedings in the Federal Court of Australia against Atlus and its sole director, Mamamia, News Life and Straight Up for advertising medicinal cannabis in alleged contravention of the Therapeutic Goods Act 1989.

The Therapeutic Goods Administration has commenced proceedings in the Federal Court of Australia against Philips Electronics Australia Limited (PEAL) for the alleged unlawful supply of medical devices that did not meet Australian safety and performance requirements.

We have issued 4 infringement notices totalling $75,120 to Queensland based pharmacy Summit Pharmacy Pty Ltd, for the alleged unlawful manufacturing of medicinal cannabis products.

We have accepted a court-enforceable undertaking from Your Solution Compounding Pharmacy Pty Ltd, regarding advertising of prescription-only compounded medicines for weight-loss.

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.

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.

The defendant faces a maximum penalty of 12 months’ imprisonment and/or a fine of up to $222,000 for each charge.

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.

The TGA has settled judicial review proceedings brought by InstantScripts in respect of infringement notices issued to it by the TGA.

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.

The 3G network shutdown may impact certain medical devices. Consumers, healthcare providers, manufacturers, and suppliers should take precautions to prevent disruption in essential medical services.

We are aware of misinformation that claims the COVID-19 mRNA vaccines are contaminated with excessive levels of DNA. This is not the case.

SAHPRA and TGA have signed a Memorandum of Understanding which will strengthen collaboration between the two health product regulators.

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.

The Federal Court of Australia has ordered Medtronic Australasia Pty Ltd (Medtronic) to pay $22 million in penalties for unlawfully supplying 16,267 units of the Infuse Bone Graft Kit between 1 September 2015 and 31 January 2020.

We have issued an infringement notice to the New South Wales based company for the alleged supply of a complementary medicine that was missing a mandatory warning statement.

A two-day joint enforcement operation has led to the seizure of more than 10,000 nicotine pouches and hundreds of illicit vaping goods.

The TGA reminds businesses and media outlets that it is unlawful to publicly advertise prescription-only medicines, including prescription-only weight loss medicines.

Infringement notices were issued to businesses and individuals for the alleged unlawful advertising of prescription-only medicines on their websites.

TGA has issued 3 infringement notices totalling $56,340 to News Life Media Pty Ltd for alleged unlawful advertising of medicinal cannabis on their popular lifestyle website Body+Soul.

The company imported medical devices not included in the Australian Register of Therapeutic Goods. They supplied these devices to a national retailer, who then sold them to the public.