The Australian community expects therapeutic goods in the marketplace to meet an acceptable standard of safety and quality.
Therapeutic goods include goods Australians rely on every day, such as vitamin tablets and sunscreens, through to goods used to treat serious conditions, such as prescription medicines, vaccines, blood products and surgical implants.
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PageGeneral information about how therapeutic goods are regulated in Australia.
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SectionThe ARTG is the public database of therapeutic goods that can be legally supplied in Australia. You can search the ARTG to find details of therapeutic goods approved for supply.
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PageRegulatory information on the labelling and packaging of medicines and medical devices
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PageUnderstand what ingredient requirements apply to your therapeutic good.
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TopicLearn how the regulation of therapeutic goods applies to importing and exporting.
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PageFind out how we regulate clinical trials in Australia and ensure compliance with Good Clinical Practice.
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Resource typeAccess a list of international guidelines that have been adopted in Australia before manufacturing and supplying your medicine or biological.
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PageHow to report a side effect, reaction or other problem with a therapeutic good. Your report can help keep others safe.
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PageYou need to notify us if your reportable medicine is in shortage or is being discontinued.