The Australian community expects therapeutic goods in the marketplace to meet an acceptable standard of safety and quality.
Therapeutic goods include goods Australians rely on every day, such as vitamin tablets and sunscreens, through to goods used to treat serious conditions, such as prescription medicines, vaccines, blood products and surgical implants.
- How therapeutic goods are regulated in Australia
General information about how therapeutic goods are regulated in Australia - Australian Register of Therapeutic Goods
The Australian Register of Therapeutic Goods (ARTG) is a computer database of therapeutic goods - Industry educational materials
These materials have been developed for industry, including small businesses and individuals - TGA Learn
A comprehensive learning experience designed to help you navigate the regulatory pathway - Advertising therapeutic goods
Advertisements for therapeutic goods in Australia are subject to the requirements of the Therapeutic Goods Act and Regulations, the Trade Practices Act and other relevant laws. - Labelling & packaging
The labelling and packaging of therapeutic goods is regulated by the TGA - Ingredients in therapeutic goods
Medicines and other therapeutic goods are usually made from a combination of different substances. It is important to use the correct name for each ingredient so that they can be accurately described and identified - Exporting therapeutic goods
Information about exporting therapeutic goods from Australia - Importing therapeutic goods
Information about importing therapeutic goods into Australia - Clinical trials
There are two schemes under which clinical trials involving therapeutic goods may be conducted in Australia - Cosmetics
The TGA only assesses cosmetic products that make therapeutic claims - International scientific guidelines
Lists of International guidelines relating to medicines, both those published as adopted in Australia and those published as not adopted in Australia - Report an adverse event or problem (consumers)
You can report a side effect, reaction or other problem with a therapeutic good. Your report can help keep others safe. - Medicine shortages
Guidance on mandatory reporting of medicine shortages, including supplying s.19A medicines
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