
EXPERT REACTION: TGA cracks down on social media marketing of health products
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The Australian Therapeutic Goods Administration (TGA) has released a social media advertising guide, cracking down on social media influencers promoting health products such as bandages; medicines; vitamins; sunscreen and skincare; prescription medications; and vaccines, blood products and surgical implants. The administration outlines that products with claims such as "'removes toxins', 'fades age spots', 'relieves pain', 'aids sugar metabolism', 'reduces inflammation in the body' are all therapeutic use claims and will be subject to TGA regulations.
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