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Brotox and slimming injections: Thousands of illegal ads spruik cosmetic injectables
2025-04-24 16:45:02| Spiritual Career Counseling
Some providers were advertising prices for slimming Botox, tox or injections for the calves or shoulders.Federal opposition health spokeswoman Anne Ruston accused the Albanese government of turning a blind eye to enforcing its own rules when it came to advertising of cosmetic injectables.Anthony Albanese and his health minister must explain why they are once again refusing to act on this issue to protect Australians, she said.A TGA spokesman said that last financial year it had requested the removal of more than 2000 unlawful cosmetic injectables advertisements. More than 95 per cent of these problematic ads had been removed from various digital platforms, the spokesman said.We have taken, and will continue to take, strong enforcement actions to address alleged unlawful advertising.In extreme cases, the watchdog has powers to block websites that unlawfully advertise cosmetic injectables.In the six months to January 1 this year, the authority used its powers to block over 150...
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