Vaping hub
Find out how we define and regulate vapes in Australia.
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The vaping hub provides up-to-date information on the regulatory changes and how they impact the Australian community, industry and health practitioners.
Reporting non-compliance
We encourage you to report any perceived breach of the Therapeutic Goods Act 1989 or questionable practices relating to the importation, manufacture, supply, export or advertising of vapes to the TGA. This includes the supply of vapes by a retailer that is not a pharmacy.
Related information
- Nicotine pouches – can only be imported, supplied and advertised in accordance with the Therapeutic Goods Act 1989, and state/territory law
- Medicinal cannabis – cannabis vapes are subject to separate strict regulations
Latest articles
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TGA statement on illegal vape sales
We are aware that recent media reports have stated that the TGA estimates that more than 10 million vapes are sold nationally every month on the black market. These reports are incorrect. -
TGA seizes thousands of illicit vapes, nicotine pouches and therapeutic goods in Western Sydney
The Therapeutic Goods Administration (TGA) has seized more than 5,000 vapes, 7,000 nicotine pouches and other products across two locations in Sydney’s western suburb of Penrith. -
New online form for sponsor notice of therapeutic vaping goods
From 1 March 2025, sponsors of vaping goods will be able to use a new online form of the sponsor notice.