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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Trove at the National Library of Australia has copies of archived TGA media releases and statements.
Visit Trove to read TGA media releases and statements from 2017-2011
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Latest Media releases
- TGA and Queensland authorities seize alleged illicit vaping goods and nicotine pouches in joint enforcement operationA two-day joint enforcement operation has led to the seizure of more than 10,000 nicotine pouches and hundreds of illicit vaping goods.
- TGA warns advertising prescription-only weight-loss medicine is prohibitedThe TGA reminds businesses and media outlets that it is unlawful to publicly advertise prescription-only medicines, including prescription-only weight loss medicines.
- Telehealth businesses fined over $300,000 for alleged unlawful advertising of weight loss medicinesInfringement notices were issued to businesses and individuals for the alleged unlawful advertising of prescription-only medicines on their websites.
- News Life Media fined for alleged unlawful advertising of medicinal cannabisTGA 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.
- 2San Pty Ltd enters into enforceable undertaking after unlawful import and supply of medical devicesThe 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.
- New vaping laws to commence 1 July 2024The Therapeutic Goods and Other Legislation Amendment (Vaping Reforms) Act 2024 will take effect on 1 July 2024, following passage through the Australian Parliament.