The Therapeutic Goods Administration (TGA) has issued fines worth $171,972 to medicinal cannabis supplier Better Leaf Pty Ltd.
The 11 infringement notices include nine totalling $164,460 issued to the company, and two notices totalling $7,512 issued to an individual.
The TGA alleges Better Leaf has contravened the Therapeutic Goods Act 1989, by advertising its products online without the express consent of the TGA.
Advertisements allegedly promoted the use or supply of medicinal cannabis and made references to the treatment of serious diseases or conditions such as post-traumatic stress disorder and epilepsy, without approval or permission from the TGA.
A TGA spokesperson said medicinal cannabis suppliers need to be conscious of the rules around advertising.
“The TGA reminds businesses that medicinal cannabis products are prescription-only medicines and cannot be advertised to Australian consumers.
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