AN unnamed "Sydney-based individual" has been fined $10,656 for alleged unlawful advertising of medicinal cannabis.
The Therapeutic Goods Administration (TGA) says it had raised concerns with the alleged offender on several occasions, noting it was illegal to make reference to the substance Cannabidiol (CBD) in the advertising of CBD oil or other medicinal cannabis products.
All goods containing CBD are included in Schedule 3, 4 or 8 of the current Poisons Standard, and cannot be advertised to the public unless the substance is also included in Appendix H.
It is alleged the individual referred to a prohibited representation on the website advertising the CBD oil as a treatment for "cancerous tumours," as well as restricted representations relating to Alzheimer's Disease.
The website and social media advertising must be removed immediately, the TGA has ordered.
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