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Decision trees

Use our decision trees to work out classifications, advertising and manufacturing questions, and product types.

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Medicines

Understand the steps and documents involved in listing a medicine in the Australian Register of Therapeutic Goods (ARTG) and how a medicine shortage may impact patient care.

Medical devices

Determine whether your product is a medical device under Australian law and what classification it falls under based on risk and intended use.

Check if your product is a therapeutic good

Determine if your product is a therapeutic good, food or sports supplement under Australian law based on its ingredients, claims, labelling and intended use.

Unapproved goods and compliance

Establish how you may access an unapproved therapeutic good in Australia, based on the product type and circumstances of use.

Check if a particular therapeutic good can be legally advertised in Australia, based on its type, approval status and the applicable requirements under Australian law.

Good Manufacturing Practice

Decide whether you need a Good Manufacturing Practice (GMP) licence or certification in Australia, and what evidence you'll need to provide for a GMP clearance application based on your manufacturing activities.