Regulating vaping goods (including e-cigarettes)

Regulator function

The Therapeutic Goods Administration (TGA) is responsible for regulating the manufacture, import, supply, possession and advertising of vaping goods. The TGA is also responsible for enforcing the law in relation to unlawful vaping goods.

Legislation
  • Therapeutic Goods Act 1989
  • Therapeutic Goods and Other Legislation Amendment (Vaping Reforms) Act 2024
Regulated community

Importers, manufacturers, wholesalers, suppliers of therapeutic vaping goods, health practitioners, including pharmacists, and the public.

Portfolio
Health, Disability and Ageing
Internal to department / external
Internal
Ministerial Statement of Expectations date
18 December 2025
Regulator Statement of Intent date
5 March 2026

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