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Food and medicine have different roles in our health, and must follow different regulations.

Juice Plus Company Australia Pty Ltd has paid penalties of $37,800 for alleged advertising breaches relating to vitamin products

InSkin Cosmedics Group Pty Ltd has paid penalties of $37,800 in regards to the alleged supply and advertising of the Dermapen 4

In a bushfire or other natural disaster you might need emergency access to an important medicine. Here are some tips on how to plan ahead.

This Australia Day, we celebrate some Australian innovators in therapeutic goods. 

Measles vaccine testing shows the vaccine meets required standards

The Health Products Regulation Group has published a new regulatory science strategy

Pharmacies and others can advertise availability of OTC salbutamol products during the bushfire season

On 20 November 2019 the TGA issued a direction notice to Cat Media concerning its advertising of Fatblaster Clinical

Abuse of human growth hormone can cause permanent health issues.

Mundipharma Pty Ltd has paid penalties of $302,400 in response to 24 infringement notices issued by the TGA

Results of product testing

A new S41BD(3) instrument has been signed to declare that some nappy rash products are not to be medical devices for the purposes of the Act

The Permissible Ingredients Determination has been updated.

Medicines Safety Update article

Some label warnings no longer required for medicines containing very low concentrations of menthol or methyl salicylate

New requirements for listed medicines containing Andrographis paniculata

We will closely consider the judgement including any further improvements that could enhance the regulatory system in Australia.  

The Permissible Ingredients Determination has been updated.

Acalabrutinib receives approval through the second international collaborative review initiative between the TGA, FDA and Health Canada

The TGA has joined the ICMRA and the WHO in a coordinated global approach to fighting antimicrobial resistance

Consumer Healthcare Products Australia to handle all medicine advertising pre-approval applications

From animals intestines to intrauterine devices, contraception has a fascinating history.

General information for consumers on prescription opioids

The history of vaccination is a long and fascinating one.