Tag Archives: Therapeutic Goods Act

Scala Fat Blaster complaint upheld by CRP

Posted on August 5, 2013 by Dr Ken Harvey

  Advertisements for this product  were published in the Virgin Voyeur and Jetstar Traveller in-flight magazines and at the websites www.scalabiopromise.com.au and www.brazcom.com.au. They were brought to my attention at the 2012 Australian Skeptic National Convention. Claims included, “through modern science, researchers have developed … Continue reading →

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Reconstituted CRP determines complaints against 20 Swisse products

Posted on July 30, 2013 by Dr Ken Harvey

As requested by the Federal Court, a reconstituted CRP considered again complaints 2011-11-001 and 2011-11-009 about a number of Swisse Products. In a 71 page judgement published on 4 June 2013, twenty television advertisements were reviewed for the following products: … Continue reading →

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Regulations around food-medicine products fail to protect consumers

Posted on May 21, 2013 by Dr Ken Harvey

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Complementary Medicine Regulation Reform Suggestions

Posted on June 5, 2011 by Dr Ken Harvey

My submission to the TGA Working Group on Complementary Medicine Regulation Reform as a representative of:     Problem It is alleged that some sponsors are not aware of the regulatory issues concerning complementary medicines including the Therapeutic Goods Advertising … Continue reading →

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