A Bundaberg retailer is facing $18,780 in fines for possessing a commercial quantity of illegal vaping goods.
The Therapeutic Goods Administration, in a joint enforcement operation with Queensland Health, executed a warrant and seized over 350 vapes from the store on August 1.
“The unlawful possession and sale of vaping products endangers public health and undermines our efforts to regulate vaping goods in accordance with the legislation that passed on July 1, 2024,” said Anthony Lawler, chief medical officer and TGA head.
“The TGA continues to work with state and territory partners to remove illicit vaping goods from the market and will take action against those entities found to not be complying, including retailers.”
Australia’s new legislation only allows the purchase of vapes directly from a pharmacist or via a pharmacist with a prescription.
Since January 1, the Australian Border Force and TGA have seized over 6.5 million vaping goods, valued at more than $195.5 million.
