Following public consultation, the TGA have published an interim decision on the proposed amendments entries for Arbutin and Melatonin to the Poisons Schedule, referred to the joint meetings of both chemicals and medicines scheduling committees in March 2020.

In Accordance with regulation 42ZCZP, interested persons (including the applicant requesting the amendment)are invited to make submissions to the Secretary in relation to these interim decisions on or before 9 July 2020.

The date of implementation for changes to both Arbutin and Melatonin is 1 October 2020.

Please view the full technical alert here for more information.