PV Bulletin

Regulator

TGA

Track Therapeutic Goods Administration pharmacovigilance and drug safety communications affecting the Australian market. PV Bulletin summarises TGA safety updates, guidance revisions, and vigilance obligations with role-specific next steps for signal management, labeling, and local safety officer workflows.

26 updates · Sorted by impact priority

publicTherapeutic Goods Administration (TGA) · Australia · Updated Aug 14, 2026

Nitrosamine Impurities Acceptable Intake Update

Urgency: High

Manufacturers must evaluate their products against the new thresholds and update their risk management plans (RMPs) and risk-based monitoring protocols if any exceed the limits.

Signal ManagementCAPARegulatory Intelligence Lead
SOP Impact2 SOPs
ConfidenceHigh
Relevant for: Regulatory Intelligence Lead, Signal Management Lead, PV Quality Lead
verifiedRegulatory action: Update / Guidance
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publicTherapeutic Goods Administration (TGA) · Australia · Updated Aug 13, 2026

Proposed Changes to Medical Device Information Sharing in Australia

Urgency: High

Regulatory teams must prepare for and implement processes for increased public disclosures and reporting obligations regarding medical device safety data in Australia.

Signal ManagementCountry ComplianceRegulatory Intelligence Lead
SOP Impact2 SOPs
ConfidenceHigh
Relevant for: Regulatory Intelligence Lead, Signal Management Lead, QPPV
verifiedRegulatory action: Consultation
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publicTherapeutic Goods Administration (TGA) · Australia · Updated Aug 4, 2026

Recognition of ISO 14155:2026 in GCP Inspection Program

Urgency: High

Sponsors and investigators must develop an implementation plan for the ISO 14155:2026 standard and maintain records for review during TGA inspections, ensuring alignment with updated safety monitoring obligations.

Inspection ReadinessCountry ComplianceRegulatory Intelligence Lead
SOP Impact2 SOPs
ConfidenceHigh
Relevant for: Regulatory Intelligence Lead, PV Quality Lead, QPPV
verifiedRegulatory action: Notice
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publicTherapeutic Goods Administration (TGA) · Australia · Updated Jul 7, 2026

Industry Standards for Medicinal Cannabis Vaping Devices - TGA Guidance

Urgency: High

Manufacturers must generate and maintain scientific, engineering, and clinical evidence demonstrating that their devices meet the Essential Principles for Safety and Performance.

Country ComplianceRegulatory Intelligence Lead
SOP Impact1 SOPs
ConfidenceHigh
Relevant for: Regulatory Intelligence Lead, QPPV
verifiedRegulatory action: Guidance
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publicTGA · Australia · Updated Jun 5, 2026

TGA Safety Alert: FluMist Indicated Age Range Errors

Urgency: High

Confirm child is 24 months or older before administering FluMist; review Product Information; verify patient age against indication.

Signal ManagementLabelingRegulatory Intelligence Lead
SOP Impact2 SOPs
ConfidenceHigh
Relevant for: Regulatory Intelligence Lead, Signal Management Lead
verifiedRegulatory action: Safety Alert
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publicTherapeutic Goods Administration (TGA) · Australia · Updated Jun 4, 2026

Recall: Nature's Own Glucosamine Sulfate with Chondroitin and Magnesium Glycinate 1150mg

Urgency: High

Stop using affected batches; return to place of purchase for full refund.

Signal ManagementLabelingRegulatory Intelligence Lead
SOP Impact2 SOPs
ConfidenceHigh
Relevant for: Regulatory Intelligence Lead, Signal Management Lead
verifiedRegulatory action: Recall
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publicTherapeutic Goods Administration (TGA) · Australia · Updated Jun 4, 2026

Pharmatech MK-677 Capsules: Undisclosed Anabolic Steroid Found

Urgency: High

Stop using and dispose of Pharmatech MK-677 capsules immediately; consult a healthcare professional if concerned.

Signal ManagementLabelingRegulatory Intelligence Lead
SOP Impact2 SOPs
ConfidenceHigh
Relevant for: Regulatory Intelligence Lead, Signal Management Lead
verifiedRegulatory action: Safety Alert
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publicTGA · Australia · Updated Jun 4, 2026

Unapproved ibutamoren capsules (MK-677) found to contain undisclosed anabolic steroid

Urgency: High

Consumers must stop taking the product immediately and return remaining capsules to a pharmacy for safe disposal.

Signal ManagementLabelingRegulatory Intelligence Lead
SOP Impact2 SOPs
ConfidenceHigh
Relevant for: Regulatory Intelligence Lead, Signal Management Lead
verifiedRegulatory action: Safety Alert
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publicTGA · Australia · Updated Jun 3, 2026

Nature's Own Glucosamine Sulfate with Chondroitin and Nature's Own Magnesium Glycinate 1150mg Recall by Sanofi Consumer Healthcare

Urgency: High

Return recalled products to place of purchase for refund or contact Customer Care for return arrangements.

Signal ManagementLabelingRegulatory Intelligence Lead
SOP Impact2 SOPs
ConfidenceHigh
Relevant for: Regulatory Intelligence Lead, Signal Management Lead
verifiedRegulatory action: Recall
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publicTGA · Australia · Updated Aug 28, 2026

TGA updates indication for TRUQAP (capivasertib)

Urgency: High

Regulatory teams must update product labeling to reflect the new indication and assess signal management considerations for capivasertib.

LabelingSignal ManagementRegulatory Intelligence Lead
SOP Impact2 SOPs
ConfidenceHigh
Relevant for: Regulatory Intelligence Lead, Labeling Lead
verifiedRegulatory action: Regulators
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publicTGA · Australia · Updated Aug 25, 2026

CAROTONE skin-brightening products found to contain undeclared prescription-only medicine

Urgency: High

Health professionals and stakeholders should review the safety signals linked to CAROTONE products in their signal management processes.

Signal ManagementMedical Safety Lead
SOP Impact1 SOPs
ConfidenceHigh
Relevant for: Medical Safety Lead
verifiedRegulatory action: Regulators
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publicTherapeutic Goods Administration (TGA) · Australia · Updated Aug 20, 2026

Company, pharmacists issued $71k of infringement notices for alleged unlawful melatonin imports

Urgency: High

Ensure compliance checks are reinforced in the inspection readiness processes to account for potential non-compliance surrounding product imports.

Inspection ReadinessQPPV
SOP Impact1 SOPs
ConfidenceHigh
Relevant for: QPPV, PV Quality Lead
verifiedRegulatory action: Regulators
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publicTherapeutic Goods Administration (TGA) · Australia · Updated Aug 19, 2026

Enforcement action disrupts illicit vape distribution network in Sydney

Urgency: High

Ongoing investigations into unlawful vaping products are expected to result in further enforcement actions, including additional seizures and potential penalties for non-compliance with the Therapeutic Goods Act.

Signal ManagementRegulatory Intelligence Lead
SOP Impact1 SOPs
ConfidenceHigh
Relevant for: Regulatory Intelligence Lead
verifiedRegulatory action: Regulators
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publicTGA · Australia · Updated Aug 17, 2026

TGA seizes illegal peptides and steroids linked to social media influencer

Urgency: High

Regulatory intelligence workflows should address this enforcement action as part of ongoing compliance monitoring regarding the sale and promotion of unapproved therapeutic goods.

Country ComplianceRegulatory Intelligence Lead
SOP Impact1 SOPs
ConfidenceHigh
Relevant for: Regulatory Intelligence Lead
verifiedRegulatory action: Regulators
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publicTGA · Australia · Updated Aug 17, 2026

Melanotan II tanning peptide products found to be inconsistently dosed

Urgency: High

Organizations must enhance signal management processes to track and report adverse events related to Melanotan II products, ensuring compliance with safety regulations.

Signal ManagementMedical Safety Lead
SOP Impact1 SOPs
ConfidenceHigh
Relevant for: Medical Safety Lead
verifiedRegulatory action: Regulators
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publicTherapeutic Goods Administration (TGA) · Australia · Updated Aug 18, 2026

Patient Implant Cards and Information Leaflets Regulatory Update

Urgency: High

Ensure all patient implant cards are updated to include full UDI information in the mandated formats by the specified timeline to comply with TGA regulations.

Country ComplianceRegulatory Intelligence Lead
SOP Impact1 SOPs
ConfidenceHigh
Relevant for: Regulatory Intelligence Lead, QPPV
verifiedRegulatory action: Guideline
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publicTGA · Australia · Updated Aug 17, 2026

End of Windows 10 Support and Its Impact on Medical Devices

Urgency: High

Companies must implement a strategy to upgrade from Windows 10 to Windows 11 and ensure compliance with essential safety principles, including notifying customers about potential vulnerabilities.

Signal ManagementVendor OversightMedical Safety Lead
SOP Impact2 SOPs
ConfidenceHigh
Relevant for: Medical Safety Lead
verifiedRegulatory action: Regulators
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publicTherapeutic Goods Administration (TGA) · Australia · Updated Jul 8, 2026

New e-Learning Modules for GCP Inspection Program by TGA

Urgency: High

Stakeholders are encouraged to utilize the provided e-learning modules to improve their inspection readiness and compliance with GCP standards in Australia.

Inspection ReadinessCountry ComplianceRegulatory Intelligence Lead
SOP Impact2 SOPs
ConfidenceHigh
Relevant for: Regulatory Intelligence Lead, PV Quality Lead, QPPV
verifiedRegulatory action: Notice
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publicTherapeutic Goods Administration (TGA) · Australia · Updated Jun 18, 2026

Update to listed medicine ingredients in June 2026

Urgency: High

Sponsors must align their products with the updated safety and formulation requirements for permissible ingredients as per the new determination.

Country ComplianceRegulatory Intelligence Lead
SOP Impact1 SOPs
ConfidenceHigh
Relevant for: Regulatory Intelligence Lead, QPPV
verifiedRegulatory action: Notice
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publicTga · Australia · Updated May 22, 2026

TGA safety updates add warnings for GLP-1s, fluoroquinolones, RSV vaccines

Urgency: Medium

Tga update requires triage for Label Governance, Signal Validation, Risk Management; confirm local obligations and document follow-up actions.

Label GovernanceSignal ValidationLocal Safety Officer
SOP Impact6 SOPs
ConfidenceMedium
Relevant for: Local Safety Officer, Signal Management Lead, Labeling Lead
verifiedRegulatory action: Regulators
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publicTherapeutic Goods Administration (TGA) · Australia · Updated Jun 11, 2026

TGA Approval 2026: Six Monthly Report Form for Unapproved Therapeutic Goods

Urgency: Low

Sponsors and MAHs must replace the 2021 form with the new 2026 approved form for all six-monthly reports on unapproved therapeutic goods supplied under SAS and CTA schemes.

Country ComplianceICSRRegulatory Intelligence Lead
SOP Impact2 SOPs
ConfidenceHigh
Relevant for: Regulatory Intelligence Lead, QPPV
verifiedRegulatory action: Form
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publicTherapeutic Goods Administration (TGA) · Australia · Updated Jun 29, 2026

Summary of fees and charges to applications submitted to the TGA

Monitoring

Sponsors must prepare for increased costs tied to the submission and maintenance of products on the ARTG which will impact their regulatory budget planning and compliance processes.

Country ComplianceRegulatory Intelligence Lead
SOP Impact1 SOPs
ConfidenceHigh
Relevant for: Regulatory Intelligence Lead, QPPV
verifiedRegulatory action: Policy Update
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publicTherapeutic Goods Administration (TGA) · Australia · Updated Jun 11, 2026

Checklist for Prescribing Psychiatrists of MDMA and Psilocybine

Monitoring

Review and implement the TGA checklist for all psychiatrist prescribers of MDMA/psilocybine; update ICSR workflows to capture adverse events as per checklist requirements.

Country ComplianceICSRRegulatory Intelligence Lead
SOP Impact2 SOPs
ConfidenceHigh
Relevant for: Regulatory Intelligence Lead, QPPV
verifiedRegulatory action: Checklist / Form
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publicTherapeutic Goods Administration (TGA) · Australia · Updated Jun 5, 2026

TGA Consultation on Radiopharmaceutical Regulation in Australia

Monitoring

Review the consultation document and consider submitting feedback by 2026-07-31. Monitor for final regulatory changes affecting radiopharmaceutical safety monitoring and compliance.

Country ComplianceRegulatory Intelligence Lead
SOP Impact1 SOPs
ConfidenceHigh
Relevant for: Regulatory Intelligence Lead, QPPV
verifiedRegulatory action: Consultation
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publicTga · Australia · Updated May 24, 2026

Australia: TGA refreshes device post-market monitoring hub and responsibilities

Monitoring

1) Add/confirm the TGA 'medical device post-market monitoring and safety updates' page as a tracked regulatory intelligence source for routine review. 2) Cross-check internal Australia device vigilance SOPs/work instructions against TGA guidance on sponsor/manufacturer post-market responsibilities and document any gaps for CAPA/change control as needed.

Signal ValidationLocal Affiliate ComplianceLocal Safety Officer
SOP Impact5 SOPs
ConfidenceMedium
Relevant for: Local Safety Officer, Signal Management Lead, Regulatory Intelligence Lead
verifiedRegulatory action: Devices
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publicTGA · Australia · Updated Aug 25, 2026

Additional Public Consultation on Amending the Poisons Standard regarding Ethylene Oxide, Propylene Oxide, and Epichlorohydrin

Monitoring

Regulatory Intelligence leads should initiate monitoring of feedback and prepare for potential regulatory adjustments related to the specified substances.

Country ComplianceRegulatory Intelligence Lead
SOP Impact1 SOPs
ConfidenceHigh
Relevant for: Regulatory Intelligence Lead
verifiedRegulatory action: Regulators
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