Australia's TGA fines online store AUD 158,000 over suspected illegal nicotine vape advertising

  Australia’s Therapeutic Goods Administration (TGA) has fined online retailer Victory Vape AUD 158,000 over allegations of illegally advertising nicotine vaping products.

According to a report by The Advocate, Australia’s Therapeutic Goods Administration (TGA) issued fines totaling AUD 157,752 (approximately USD 104,000) to online store Victory Vape in a case involving the company’s alleged illegal advertising of nicotine vaping products.

The company received six infringement notices totaling AUD 112,680, while its two directors each received six infringement notices, bringing their combined fines to AUD 45,072.

These penalties follow similar action by the TGA against other companies, including fines totaling AUD 588,840 issued to a group of businesses involved in conduct such as the illegal importation of nicotine vaping products containing prohibited ingredients and failing to meet relevant standards.

In Australia, nicotine vaping products are prescription medicines and cannot be advertised to the public. Violations may constitute breaches of the Therapeutic Goods Act 1989 and can result in substantial fines, as well as possible civil or criminal court proceedings.