This form should be used by manufacturers and sponsors of medical devices that record patient images or that are anatomical models, and that will be reclassified by the amendments to the Therapeutic Goods (Medical Devices) Regulations 2002 from 25 February 2021. Devices are eligible for...More
From 25 February 2021, a new framework for regulating personalised medical devices will commence. Comprehensive guidance about the framework can be found at: https://www.tga.gov.au/resource/personalised-medical-devices-including-3d-printed-devices
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Please note this form closes at 11.59pm on 24 August 2021
This form should be used by sponsors and manufacturers of software-based medical devices that will need to be included in the ARTG at a higher classification as a result of the amendments to the Therapeutic Goods (Medical Devices)...More
As part of the TGA Digital Transformation, the public search of the Australian Register of Therapeutic Goods (ARTG) is under review so we can better meet your needs. The ARTG is a register of therapeutic goods that can be lawfully supplied in Australia.
We welcome your feedback on the...More
Scheduling amendments referred to expert advisory committee
This consultation is for interim decisions made in relation to applications and delegate initiated proposals to amend the Poisons Standard, following advice sought at the 17-18 March 2021 meetings of the Advisory Committee on...More
In early 2019 the Therapeutic Goods Administration (TGA) conducted a public consultation seeking feedback on a proposal to introduce new classification rules for medical devices composed of substances that are intended to be introduced into the human body through a body orifice, or applied...More
On 25 February 2021, changes to the Therapeutic Goods (Medical Devices) Regulations 2002 (‘the Regulations’) commenced to introduce a new regulatory framework (the Framework) for medical devices that are designed and manufactured for individual patients (otherwise known as 'personalised'...More
The Therapeutic Goods Administration (TGA) is seeking feedback on a proposal to remake some of the legislative instruments relating to human cell and tissue (HCT) products (including blood and blood components), which sunset in October 2021.
We are seeking feedback to make sure the...More
The Therapeutic Goods Administration (TGA) is seeking feedback on options to improve the Therapeutic Goods Advertising Code (No.2) 2018 (the Code). The Code is the compliance standard that prescribes the minimum requirements for the lawful advertising of therapeutic goods to the general...More
Scheduling amendments referred to expert advisory committee
This consultation is for applications and delegate initiated proposals to amend the Poisons Standard. The scheduling amendments and any submissions received will be considered at the June 2021 meeting of the ...More
From 25 February 2021, a new framework for regulating software as a medical device will commence. The Regulation of software based medical devices details these changes, and additionally the following guidance documents have also been published to assist users understand the various...More
Scheduling amendments referred to expert advisory committee
This consultation is for applications to amend the Poisons Standard in relation to substances used in oral contraceptives. The scheduling proposals, and any submissions received, will be considered at the June 2021...More
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The Department of Health acknowledges the devastating effects associated with acts of self-harm on individuals, their families, friends and communities. This consultation relates to information on self-poisonings that some people may find distressing. If you, or someone you...More
Scheduling amendments referred to expert advisory committee
This consultation is for applications and delegate initiated proposals to amend the Poisons Standard. The scheduling amendments and any submissions received will be considered at the June 2021 meeting of the ...More
Scheduling amendments referred to expert advisory committee
This consultation is for applications and delegate initiated proposals to amend the Poisons Standard. The scheduling amendments and any submissions received will be considered at the June 2021 joint meeting of the ...More
The Therapeutic Goods Administration (TGA) is seeking comments from interested parties on proposed new advisory statements for labels of over the counter (OTC) and registered complementary medicines containing methyl salicylate for dermal use , for inclusion in the Required...More
The Therapeutic Goods Administration (TGA) is seeking comments from interested parties on addition of a proposed new required advisory statement for labels of non-prescription medicines containing more than 1.5 per cent lidocaine (lignocaine) for topical oral use, for inclusion in the ...More
The Therapeutic Goods Administration (TGA) is seeking comments from interested parties on changes to current requirements for advisory statements for labels of non-prescription medicines containing antihistamines indicated for short term use in insomnia (diphenhydramine, doxylamine and...More
The Therapeutic Goods Administration (TGA) is seeking comments from interested parties on the addition of proposed new advisory statements for labels of over the counter (OTC) and registered complementary medicines containing menthol for dermal use, for inclusion in the Required...More
The Therapeutic Goods Administration (TGA) is seeking feedback on proposals to help ensure ongoing, reliable supply of important medicines.
Medicine shortages have been of particular concern during the COVID-19 pandemic. We have been reviewing the ways in which we can better assist...More
The Australian Government is undertaking a significant program of reform to the regulation of therapeutic goods in Australia. As part of the Australian Government Department of Health, the Therapeutic Goods Administration (TGA) regulates therapeutic goods, and is responsible for implementing...More
The Therapeutic Goods Administration (TGA) is seeking comments on a proposed standard for vaporiser nicotine products.
Vaporiser nicotine products are nicotine-containing products intended to be used in vaping devices such as e-cigarettes, e-cigars and other electronic nicotine...More
Repurposing is the process of identifying new uses (or ‘indications’) for medicines. In some cases, prescription medicines may have been used ‘off-label’ for many years to treat conditions that they do not have formal regulatory approval (i.e. are not registered) for. Whilst this may...More
This consultation is to obtain feedback in relation to proposals to provide clarity on residual claims for disinfectants.
The Therapeutic Goods Administration (TGA) has received a number of enquiries relating to residual activity claims for disinfectants, including whether...More
The Therapeutic Goods Administration (TGA) is conducting a public consultation to provide industry and other interested stakeholders with an opportunity to comment on options for the TGA’s proposed fees and charges for the 2021-22 financial year. Specifically, we are seeking feedback on the...More
Scheduling amendments referred to expert advisory committee
This consultation is for interim decisions made in relation to applications and delegate initiated proposals to amend the Poisons Standard, following advice sought at the 4-5 November 2020 meetings of the Advisory Committee on...More
The Therapeutic Goods Administration (TGA) is seeking feedback on a proposal to streamline how information about certain therapeutic goods formulations is entered into TGA electronic systems when seeking market approval.
Specifically, we propose to discontinue entering certain types...More
From 19 October 2020, the process by which the Therapeutic Good Administration (TGA) engages with the sponsors has changed . A new medical device Post Market Review Compliance Dashboard has been developed in TBS to respond to post market reviews. The new compliance dashboard is...More
The Australian Government is undertaking a significant program of reform to the regulation of therapeutic goods in Australia. As part of the Australian Government Department of Health, the Therapeutic Goods Administration (TGA) regulates therapeutic goods, and is responsible for implementing the...More
Scheduling amendments referred to expert advisory committee
This pre-meeting consultation is for applications and delegate initiated proposals to amend the scheduling in the Poisons Standard for certain substances. The scheduling amendments and any submissions received will be...More