Unapproved therapeutic goods
There are a number of ways that patients can access therapeutic goods in Australia that have not been included in the Australian Register of Therapeutic Goods (ARTG). These goods are known as 'unapproved' goods.
Medicinal cannabis, vaping goods, MDMA and psilocybin
Latest alerts
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Robust Extreme capsules pose a serious risk to your health and should not be taken.
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Dark Horse Capsules pose a serious risk to your health and should not be taken.
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The product tested is not listed in the ARTG and has not been assessed by the TGA for quality, safety or efficacy as required under Australian legislation.
Latest articles
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TGA and Queensland authorities seize alleged illicit vaping goods and nicotine pouches in joint enforcement operation
A two-day joint enforcement operation has led to the seizure of more than 10,000 nicotine pouches and hundreds of illicit vaping goods. -
Business surrender scheme for vaping goods
The Scheme allows businesses to surrender certain quantities of vaping goods that were lawful prior to 1 July 2024. Notify us before September 2024 to participate. -
News Life Media fined for alleged unlawful advertising of medicinal cannabis
TGA 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.
Latest publications
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This publication outlines our plan to transition to a paperless model for Special Access Scheme (SAS) and Authorised Prescriber (AP) submissions. From 1 July 2024 we will only accept submissions via the SAS/AP Online System.
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This document contains practical information produced by a team from the University of Wollongong, based on their years of practical research on nicotine vaping products.
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The TGA has released a report on the laboratory testing of SAS-supplied cannabis products.
This webpage on the TGA website was printed on 12 Sep 2024. Printed content may be out of date. For up-to-date information, always refer to the digital version: https://www.tga.gov.au/products/unapproved-therapeutic-goods