Media releases
Media releases from the TGA for consumers, health professionals, industry and the community.
Media enquiry contacts are 02 6289 7400 or news@health.gov.au
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Latest Media releases
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Atlus, Mamamia and News Life Media face court for alleged unlawful advertising of medicinal cannabis
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.
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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.
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We have accepted a court-enforceable undertaking from Your Solution Compounding Pharmacy Pty Ltd, regarding advertising of prescription-only compounded medicines for weight-loss.
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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.
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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.