To support the Government's reforms to the regulation of vaping goods in Australia on 1 July 2024, transitional arrangements were put in place. These arrangements allowed businesses holding vaping goods that can no longer be supplied in Australia to divest themselves of these products without committing a supply or possession offence through the Business Surrender Scheme.
The notification period to access the scheme closed on 1 September 2024.
The scheme was available to businesses possessing more than 280 vaping devices or 1,800 vaping accessories, or 12,000mL of vaping substance. Pharmacy and non-pharmacy retailers, wholesalers, manufacturers, importers, exporters, and transport or storage providers were able to participate.
The TGA is working with participating businesses to arrange the surrender of their goods.
