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What happens if the product is considered therapeutic?

 

Before the product can be marketed in Australia, it must be entered on the Australian Register of Therapeutic Goods (ARTG), which is administered by the TGA.

Therapeutic products are evaluated for quality, safety and efficacy. Evidence of good manufacturing practice is required. This includes compliance with standards and the code of good manufacturing practice. (Further information is available on the TGA’s web site.)

If the product contains a new chemical, full information packages, including acute oral, dermal and inhalation toxicity, skin and eye irritation, skin sensitisation, genotoxicity and repeat dose studies may be required to describe adequately the hazard posed to the public by the new chemical. Evidence to substantiate therapeutic claims may also be required.

The TGA publishes guidelines on its web site outlining the data you need to provide for the registration or listing of a medicinal product on the ARTG.

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