Therapeutic Goods Regulations 1990

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a representation with respect to the use of goods in which it is stated or implied that those goods:

(a) are, or contain, a vitamin—unless those goods are composed of, or contain, a substance specified in column 2 of an item in Part 3 of this Schedule or a salt or derivative of a substance and that substance is described either by the name referred to in Column 2 of that item, or by the name of its salt or derivative, or by the name specified in Column 3 of that item and not otherwise; or

(b) are, or contain, a substance described as a vitamin otherwise than by a description specified in Column 2 or 3 of Part 3 of this Schedule

all therapeutic goods

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a representation that states or implies that:

(a) analgesic consumption is safe; or

(b) analgesics will relax, relieve tension, sedate or stimulate

analgesics

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a representation containing a reference to bacteriostatic activity, except where it is made in conjunction with a reference to bactericidal activity

disinfectants

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a representation:

(a) containing reference to the Rideal‑Walker test or the Phenol Coefficient; or

(b) on any label, containing a reference to the results of laboratory tests on micro‑organisms, other than a representation provided by leaflet or on a label enclosed with the goods in their package; or

(c) containing a reference to the achievement of sterility except where the representation is approved in writing by the Secretary; or

(d) contradicting or conflicting with the common name; or

(e) that is not more specific than the common name as a description or measure of activity against micro organisms; or

(f) containing a reference to an effect against viruses, except a representation that is approved in writing by the Secretary; or

disinfectants and antiseptics

(g) containing a reference to an effect against Mycobacterium tuberculosis and related acid fast bacteria, except a representation that is approved in writing by the Secretary; or

(h) containing a reference to the disinfection of inaccessible parts of drains

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a representation that antiseptics promote healing

antiseptics

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a representation that states or implies that vitamin or mineral supplements:

(a) are a substitute for good nutrition or a balanced diet; or

(b) are in any way superior to or more beneficial than dietary nutrients

vitamin or mineral supplements

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a representation that:

(a) purports to show the recommended daily or dietary intake or allowance of a vitamin or a mineral unless the amount shown is that recommended by the National Health and Medical Research Council; or

(b) expresses the quantity of a vitamin or a mineral contained in a preparation as a percentage or proportion of the recommended daily or dietary intake or allowance

vitamins and minerals

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The following:

(a) a representation regarding abortifacient action;

(b) a representation regarding the treatment, cure, prevention, diagnosis (including screening) or monitoring of, or the susceptibility or pre‑disposition to, one or more of the following:

(i) neoplastic disease;

(ii) sexually transmitted diseases;

(iii) human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) or acquired immune deficiency syndrome (AIDS);

(iv) hepatitis C virus (HCV);

(v) mental illness

all therapeutic goods