Therapeutic Goods (Medical Devices—Excluded Purposes) Specification 2020
The Therapeutic Goods (Medical Devices—Excluded Purposes) Specification 2020 outlines the specific categories of therapeutic goods excluded from the operation of the Therapeutic Goods Act 1989 (Cth).
Official version of legislation
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The Therapeutic Goods (Medical Devices—Excluded Purposes) Specification 2020 outlines the specific categories of therapeutic goods that are excluded from the operation of the Therapeutic Goods Act 1989 (Cth).
This includes non-sterile personal protective equipment and safety apparel, with certain exceptions specified in the instrument.
The document is crucial for understanding the regulatory framework for therapeutic goods in Australia and is available for public access through the Federal Register of Legislation.
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