How do I import supplements into Australia?
All therapeutic substances, foods and dietary supplements must be declared on arrival in Australia. Many of these products must be accompanied by an import permit. Further certification or endorsements may also be necessary and the import permit will outline these additional requirements.
Do supplements need to be TGA approved?
Vitamins are subject to TGA market surveillance If a TGA review finds that a sponsor does not hold sufficient evidence of their product’s efficacy, we can, and do, cancel their approval to supply the product in Australia.
What food is not allowed in Australia?
What foodstuffs can I not take into Australia? Foods that are prohibited unless accompanied by a valid Import Permit include beans, peas, cereal seeds, eggs, fresh fruit and vegetables, uncanned meat and all pork products, milk, popping corn, raw unroasted nuts, whole salmon and trout.
Are protein powders regulated in Australia?
Update 29 September 2020: From 30 November 2020, certain sports supplements will be regulated as therapeutic goods (medicines). Supplements cover a range of products in Australia, including vitamins, minerals, sports nutrition products such as protein powders, and other goods that may improve nutrition and performance.
Can I send food supplements to Australia?
Vitamins, supplements and therapeutics for human use are allowed into Australia if the product is: for human use—this may be supported by item labelling, an accompanying brochure, internet printout or a letter from a doctor.
Can you import food into Australia?
All food imported into Australia must comply with Australia’s biosecurity laws in the Biosecurity Act 2015. You must be sure that food complies with biosecurity requirements. If food does not meet biosecurity requirements, it will not be allowed entry into Australia.
What food items are allowed into Australia?
You may bring commercially prepared and packaged chocolate or confectionery into Australia as a personal import. Confectionery includes fudge, toffees, boiled sweets, peppermints, marshmallows and liquorice. Chocolate and confectionary must not contain meat, e.g. bacon.
Are protein supplements legal?
That amount is expected to rise to nearly $8 billion by 2020, according to market research firm Euromonitor. Doctors and nutritionists warn that the products are unregulated. The FDA doesn’t approve protein supplements or test them like conventional medications. Because of that, you can’t always be sure what’s in them.
Why is Australia so strict on imports?
Australia’s strict bio-security laws prohibit certain foreign foods, plant materials, and animal products from entering the country, due to the threat of introducing serious pests and diseases into Australia, devastating our valuable agriculture and tourism industries, as well as our unique environment.
Are protein powders TGA approved?
Sports supplements that only contain ingredients appropriate for food and are presented in a traditional food form will not be affected by the declaration, e.g. protein powders, nutrition bars and energy drinks.