If you're planning to bring a tampon or menstrual cup product to market in Australia, these are classified as ‘other therapeutic goods’, and this is your starting point.
You must meet certain obligations to legally supply therapeutic goods in Australia. This section contains guidance and information specific to other therapeutic goods (OTG). You may also have to meet obligations that apply to all OTG and all products.
Definitions and classification
Understand how products are defined and classified.
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PageTherapeutic goods can comprise a broad range of things, such as bandages, pregnancy testing kits, herbal remedies, tissue grafts and paracetamol.
Legislation, Acts and Orders
Review the laws and legal orders that regulate therapeutic goods.
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PageFind information about legislation, acts and regulations, legislative instruments and other legislative information.
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LegislationThe TGO 99 Order 2018 outlines the regulatory framework for menstrual cups, which are classified as therapeutic goods in Australia.
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LegislationThe Therapeutic Goods (Standard for Tampons) (TGO 103) Order 2019 is a regulation in Australia that ensures tampons are manufactured to minimise health risks.
Standards and requirements
Understand product obligations for safety, quality and efficacy.
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GuidanceHow to meet regulatory requirements for the manufacture and supply of menstrual cups in Australia.
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PageTampon and menstrual cup regulation and manufacturing requirements in Australia.
Product types