Monthly Archives: October 2019

TGA Consultation: Proposed clarification that certain sports supplements are therapeutic goods

Posted on October 28, 2019 by Dr Ken Harvey

See: https://www.tga.gov.au/consultation/consultation-proposed-clarification-certain-sports-supplements-are-therapeutic-goods . In Australia, food and medicines are regulated under separate legislated frameworks commensurate with their intended use and the potential risks they pose to public health and safety. Whether a product for oral consumption is a food or … Continue reading →

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Eligibility for Country of Origin Claims in the Complementary Medicines Sector – RIS Consultation

Posted on October 27, 2019 by Dr Ken Harvey

For background see: https://www.medreach.com.au/made-in-australia-complementary-medicine-taskforce-established-foi-report-outcome/ For the Regulatory Impact Statement Consultation Report. Eligibility for Country of Origin claims in the Complementary Medicines Sector. Department of Industry, Innovation and Science. See: https://consult.industry.gov.au/cool-taskforce/clarifying-eligibility-for-origin-claims/supporting_documents/EligibilityfororiginclaimsintheComplementaryMedicineSectorRIS.PDF The options suggested: I support option 3c. Pros: Consumers would … Continue reading →

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TGA Therapeutic Goods Advertising Compliance 2018-19 Annual Report: Comments

Posted on October 27, 2019 by Dr Ken Harvey

On 1 July 2018, the TGA became the sole advertising complaints handling body as a result of recommendations from the Medicine and Medical Devices Regulation Review (MMDR). The inaugural 2018-19 report on the TGA’s work as the sole advertising complaints … Continue reading →

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Therapeutic Goods Advertising Consultative Council meeting 17 October 2018

Posted on October 16, 2019 by Dr Ken Harvey

Off to Canberra to present, “An evaluation of the first 12 months of the TGA’s new advertising system” on behalf of Choice. The research was performed by Monash University Research and “Whack-a-mole” students. by

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