THE TGA has issued two fines totalling $37,560 to Queensland-based company Akula Foods Pty Ltd for the alleged unlawful import of unregistered complementary medicines.
It is alleged the company attempted to import Himalaya branded Ayurvedic medicines for wholesale supply to retailers.
One of the products, Himalaya-branded Neem tablets, contained the ingredient Azadirachta indica, commonly known as neem, informed the TGA.
Neem (except debitterised neem seed oil) is categorised as a Schedule 10 substance in the Poisons Standard.
This means it is considered dangerous to human health and is prohibited from supply and use in Australia.
The other product is not included on the Australian Register of Therapeutic Goods.
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