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Information updated following the cessation of the Therapeutic Goods (Medical Devices—Accredited Pathology Laboratories) (COVID-19 Emergency) Exemption 2020

The TGA has issued five infringement notices totalling $63,000 to Victoria-based company, SGC Products Pty Ltd

The TGA has issued three infringement notices totalling $37,800 to Melbourne-based company Strapit Medical and Sports Supplies Pty Ltd

The TGA has issued three infringement notices totalling $39,960 to Melbourne-based company Italian Princess Coffee Brands Pty Ltd (trading as Zafe Zone)

The Governor-General in Council has made regulations which delay the commencement of a number of medical device reforms in Australia.

The TGA has issued three infringement notices to Brisbane clothing company Lorna Jane Pty Ltd

The TGA has granted provisional approval to remdesivir ("Veklury", Gilead Sciences Pty Ltd) as the first treatment option for COVID-19.

TGA compliance and enforcement in 2019-20

Guidance to assist sponsors when using the code tables for GMP Clearance applications

Information to assist overseas manufactures who may undergo a remote Good Manufacturing Practice inspection during the COVID-19 pandemic

Pharmacies can return children's paracetamol liquid formulations to front-of-counter, but the one unit limit on sales remains in place

From 1 July 2020 medicine ads in specified media no longer require pre-approval

The TGA has issued an infringement notice for $12,600 to Sydney-based company Arborvitae Health and Wellbeing for alleged unlawful advertising in relation to COVID-19.

The TGA has issued two infringement notices totalling $25,200 to Sydney-based company Pfeffer Contracting for alleged unlawful advertising in relation to COVID-19.

The TGA has issued two infringement notices totalling $25,200 to Sydney-based company Australian Chemical Research

The TGA has issued three infringement notices totalling $7,560 to a woman based in Brisbane

There is no requirement for a medicine to display the country of origin on the label.

Medicines Safety Update article

No lasting increase in consumption following up-scheduling of low-dose products

Reminder of changes for those who advertise medicines to the public using television, radio, print media, cinema, billboards or other public displays

The TGA has commenced a review of complaints received alleging non-compliant advertising of medicinal cannabis products to the public

The International Coalition of Medicines Regulatory Authorities aims to provide healthcare professionals with important messages regarding vaccines

The International Coalition of Medicines Regulatory Authorities highlights the importance of vaccines for consumers

The TGA has issued two infringement notices to Sydney-based company Inskin Cosmedics Group Pty Ltd

Net Pharmacy fined $214,200 for alleged unlawful advertising