Therapeutic Goods Advertising Code
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Minimum Requirements for the Submission of Advertisements
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Typed copy (no smaller than 10 point), black copy on white background.
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Draft layout or clear description of layout
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For TVC’s, copy of script with storyboard
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For radio, copy of script to include sound-effect descriptions
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Copy of appropriate documentation
A – Certificate of Listing/Registration
B – Label (enlarged for legibility)
C – Approved indications of use (where applicable)
D – Copy of any research/surveys/data referenced in advertisement (note –
further evidence to be provided if requested).
E – Copy of documentation supporting professional recommendations and testimonials [note: further evidence to be provided if requested]
Note:
- Substantiation of therapeutic claims to be provided upon request
- Substantiation, in line with levels of evidence required to be held by the sponsor at the time of listing or registration, may be required by the advertising services manager
- Notwithstanding the above, further substantiation may also be requested
- Listing or registration of a claim does not automatically mean that the claim may be advertised
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