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We have issued an infringement notice, to the value of $19,800, to PERDAY'S HEALTH FUNCTIONAL FOOD (AU) PTY LTD (Perdays Australia) for the alleged unlawful advertising of a listed medicine.

The TGA has updated its Advertising therapeutic goods on social media guidance to help advertisers to understand their responsibilities when promoting therapeutic goods via these platforms.

We have issued 5 infringement notices, totalling $99,000, to ACPharm Queensland Pty Ltd (ACPharm Queensland) for the alleged unlawful advertising of therapeutic goods.

The delegate believes, on reasonable grounds, that it is in the interests of public health or safety to give Hwangbo SS Pty Ltd and [REDACTED] directions under section 42YT of the Therapeutic Goods Act 1989.

We have issued a warning to online delivery service providers not to breach Australian laws regarding the supply and advertising of vaping goods.

The TGA has issued a direction notice to Hwangbo SS Pty Ltd and its executive officer in relation to vaping products under section 42DZK of the Therapeutic Goods Act 1989.

The TGA has issued a direction notice to Iquality Group Pty Ltd and its executive officer in relation to the advertising of vaping goods under section 42DZK of the Therapeutic Goods Act 1989.

The TGA has issued a direction notice to Iget Brands Pty Ltd and its executive officer in relation to the advertising of vaping goods under section 42DZK of the Therapeutic Goods Act 1989.

The TGA has issued a direction notice to Cholrem Pty Ltd and its executive officer to cease advertising a therapeutic good not entered in the Australian Register of Therapeutic Goods (ARTG). They were also directed to cease advertising such goods in a way that contravened the Therapeutic Goods Advertising Code, and for indications relating to heart disease and stroke, amongst others.

We have issued 10 infringement notices, totalling $198,000, to Midnight Health Pty Ltd (Midnight Health) for the alleged unlawful advertising of prescription-only weight-loss medicines.

We have accepted a court-enforceable undertaking from Midnight Health Pty Ltd in relation to the alleged unlawful advertising of prescription-only weight-loss medicines.

We have issued 6 infringement notices, totalling $118,800, and a direction notice to Dispensed Pty Ltd (Dispensed) for the alleged unlawful advertising of medicinal cannabis.

We have issued 3 infringement notices totalling $59,400, to Victorian-based companies for the alleged unlawful advertising of therapeutic goods, in contravention of the Therapeutic Goods Act 1989.

The TGA has issued a direction notice to Dispensed Pty Ltd to cease advertising of medicinal cannabis on all websites, social media accounts or other advertising platforms.

There has been an increase in the illegal advertising and online sales of nicotine pouches, with many of these products being imported from overseas.

The TGA has accepted a court-enforceable undertaking from The Aussie Gelatin Company Pty Ltd (Aussie Gelatin) in relation to the alleged unlawful manufacture, supply and advertising of therapeutic goods.

We have accepted a court-enforceable undertaking from The Aussie Gelatin Company Pty Ltd (Aussie Gelatin) in relation to the alleged unlawful manufacture, supply and advertising of therapeutic goods.

We have commenced proceedings in the Federal Court of Australia against Atlus and its sole director, Mamamia, News Life and Straight Up for advertising medicinal cannabis in alleged contravention of the Therapeutic Goods Act 1989.

A simple post from a respected person can influence the purchasing decisions of many people. If your post meets this definition of advertising, make sure you are complying with the law. Here are some of the important rules to keep in mind when creating content.

While we encourage health practitioners to prescribe approved therapeutic goods where possible, unapproved therapeutic goods can be accessed in limited circumstances.
In making these joint decisions to use an unapproved therapeutic good, your doctor is required to inform you of the potential benefits and risks.

Australians who use tanning products containing ‘melanotan’ are at risk of serious health problems.

The defendant faces a maximum penalty of 12 months’ imprisonment and/or a fine of up to $222,000 for each charge.

We have issued infringement notices totalling $37,560 for the alleged unlawful possession of a commercial quantity of vaping goods.

The TGA has settled judicial review proceedings brought by InstantScripts in respect of infringement notices issued to it by the TGA.

The TGA reminds businesses and media outlets that it is unlawful to publicly advertise prescription-only medicines, including prescription-only weight loss medicines.