New Therapeutic Goods Advertising Code: What You Need To Know

The Therapeutic Goods Advertising Code (Code) is the latest legislative instrument to be implemented as part of the Australian Government's response to the Review of Medicines and Medical Devices Regulation first released on 15 September 2016.

What is the Code?

The Code is the key legislative instrument underpinning the advertisement of therapeutic goods in Australia. Among other things, it sets out the minimum requirements that advertisers must follow.  The Code complements the advertising provisions set out in the Therapeutic Goods Act 1989 and Therapeutic Goods Regulations 1990.

What is an advertisement?

To assist advertisers, the TGA have published Australian Regulatory Guidelines for Advertising Therapeutic Goods to clarify activities likely to constitute advertising.