Import and export
If you import or export medicines or medical devices in Australia, you must follow the therapeutic goods legislation as well as other relevant laws.
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Import
Information on the legal requirements for importing therapeutic goods into Australia, including 'unapproved' therapeutic goods and controlled substances. -
Export
Information on the legal requirements for exporting medicines, medical devices and human substances from Australia. -
Database of consents to import, supply or export therapeutic goods that do not comply with TGO 91 due to COVID-19
Records of special decisions made to help deal with COVID-19-related delays.
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Latest alerts
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TGA is issuing a safety advisory about the importation of unregistered GLP-1 products that are being promoted online for weight-loss.
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We are issuing a safety advisory regarding imported unregistered melatonin products following testing by TGA Laboratories.
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We are issuing a safety advisory about the increasing importation and use of unregistered oral methylene blue (methylthioninium chloride) products in Australia.
Latest articles
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Regulation of melatonin products in Australia
There has been an increase in Australians purchasing melatonin products from online stores, particularly for use in children. These products are often sold as gummies but are also available as tablets or capsules marketed as dietary supplements. -
Victorian issued further infringement notices for allegedly importing unapproved therapeutic goods
We have issued 3 infringement notices totalling $11,268 to a Victorian-based individual for allegedly importing unapproved prescription-only medicines. -
TGA seizes millions of illegal and counterfeit goods as part of global crackdown
The TGA has facilitated the seizure of millions of counterfeit and illegal therapeutic goods as part of a global initiative targeting illegal trade.
Latest publications
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This fact sheet is for healthcare practitioners to help understand the rules surrounding importation of cosmetic injectables.
Open consultations
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Consultation: Provisions to regularise the Technical Master File (TMFs) and Type II Plasma Master File (PMFs) processes
We are seeking industry feedback on proposed amendments to strengthen the legal framework governing TMFs for blood and blood components, and PMFs for Type II plasma-derived products.