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Therapeutic Goods Act 1989 - Order under subsection 3(1) – Definition of British Pharmacopoeia (15/05/2006)

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This Order updates which edition of the British Pharmacopoeia is referenced in Australian law. The British Pharmacopoeia is the official book of standards for medicines in the UK (similar to a recipe book that ensures drugs are made safely and consistently).

What it does:

Changes the legal definition of "British Pharmacopoeia" in the Therapeutic Goods Act 1989
Specifies that when the Act mentions "British Pharmacopoeia", it now means the 2005 edition (instead of an earlier version)
Takes effect on 1 July 2006

Who it affects:

Pharmaceutical companies importing or manufacturing medicines in Australia
The Therapeutic Goods Administration (TGA) when assessing drug standards

Why it matters: Medical standards evolve as science advances. This update ensures Australian law keeps pace with the latest British standards for drug quality, so medicines sold in Australia meet current international benchmarks.

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Therapeutic Goods Act 1989 - Order under subsection 3(1) – Definition of British Pharmacopoeia (15/05/2006)

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THERAPEUTIC GOODS ACT 1989

ORDER UNDER SUBSECTION 3(1) – DEFINITION OF BRITISH PHARMACOPOEIA

I, DAVID GRAHAM, delegate of the Minister for Health and Ageing for the purposes of the exercise of the Minister’s power under the definition of “British Pharmacopoeia” in subsection 3(1) of the Therapeutic Goods Act 1989 (“the Act”) and acting under that provision, HEREBY SPECIFY that on and from 1 July 2006 the definition of “British Pharmacopoeia” in the Act shall be the British Pharmacopoeia 2005.

Dated this 15th day of May 2006

DAVID GRAHAM

National Manager

Therapeutic Goods Administration

(Delegate of the Minister for Health and Ageing)

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