The TGA have published a new Advertising Code (2021) from commencement on 1 January 2022 with a 6 month transition period ending on 30 June 2022.
The Therapeutic Goods (Therapeutic Goods advertising Code) Instrument 2021 has been made under section 42BAA of the Therapeutic Goods Act 1989 commencing 1 January 2022 and repeals the Therapeutic Goods Advertising Code (No. 2) 2018.
NOTE: Despite the repeal of the former 2018 Advertising Code, it will continue to apply for the duration of the 6-month transition period, such that requirements specified in the former code may continue to be complied with during transition.
Please read today’s full member alert for further information and details on changes to the Code, including a table of comparative changes on warnings statements.