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An overview of registered complementary medicines

Start here to get an overview of how your medicine is regulated and information to support your journey.

If you're planning to bring a registered complementary medicine to market in Australia, this is your starting point.

You need to understand how we regulate these products and your obligations at each stage of your medicine’s lifecycle. This includes choosing the right pathway, preparing evidence and meeting all applicable quality and safety requirements.

Being well prepared helps ensure your product meets Australian requirements and avoids delays in getting your medicine approved.

Start by learning your responsibilities and planning each stage of your product’s lifecycle.

You must meet certain obligations to legally supply therapeutic goods in Australia. This section contains guidance and information specific to registered complementary medicines. You may also have to meet obligations that apply to all medicines and all products. 

General information

Learn about how products are regulated.

Definitions and classification

Understand how products are defined and classified.

Ingredients and scheduling

Get information about ingredient approvals and scheduling requirements.

Legislation, Acts and Orders

Review the laws and legal orders that regulate therapeutic goods.

Standards and requirements

Understand product obligations for safety, quality and efficacy.

Product types