The TGA has published new guidance that aims to assist sponsors and advertisers in determining if a product is a cosmetic or a therapeutic good, which based on a number of different factors that need to be considered on a case-by-case basis. The guidance provides information on things for overall consideration when developing a product including:

- Claims;

- Ingredients or composition;

- Administration or use of the product; and

- Whether it is an Excluded Good or declared not to be a therapeutic good.

Read today’s tech alert for more details, background on CMA advocacy during the development of the guidance, and additional resources.

The guidance also describes regulatory requirements for therapeutic goods in Australia, including relevant advertising rules; examples of therapeutic and cosmetic claims for categories of products; and information about the regulation of cosmetic ingredients and products.