TO ALIGN with the new vaping regulations under the Therapeutic Goods and Other Legislation Amendment (Vaping Reforms) Act 2024, the Federal Government has introduced transitional arrangements in Australia.
The measures allow businesses such as pharmacies to divest themselves of vaping products, which became unlawful from 01 Jul (PD 28 Jun), without facing supply or possession charges.
The Business Surrender Scheme permits businesses to give in specified quantities of vaping goods that were previously lawful.
The scheme applies to businesses with more than 280 vaping devices, 1,800 vaping accessories, or 12,000ml of vaping substances.
Eligible businesses, including pharmacy and non-pharmacy retailers, wholesalers, manufacturers, importers, exporters, and transport or storage providers, must notify the Therapeutic Goods Administration (TGA) by 01 Sep, via email at vapereturn@health.gov.au.
The TGA will coordinate with businesses to arrange the surrender of these goods.
Until further instructions are provided, businesses are required to store the vaping products in a secure location. JG
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