(Paragraph 4(2)(j) refers)

Goods that may be advertised to minors

In considering whether or not to make a recommendation to the Secretary to amend Appendix 5 so as to permit Therapeutic Goods to be advertised to persons under the age of 18, the TGACC will satisfy itself on the following factors (which are not exhaustive):

1.   That the likely audience could be expected to have the knowledge and maturity to self-diagnose and self-manage the condition(s) for which the goods are to be advertised;
2.   That the advertising of the goods to the likely audience could reasonably be expected to deliver to them significant health benefits or significant improvements to their quality of life;
3.   That the risk of over-use, misuse or inappropriate use in the likely audience is insignificant;
4.   That over-use, misuse or inappropriate use of the goods is unlikely to cause significant harm;

5.   That the advertising of the goods can be confined to the intended audience.

The following are not subject to paragraph 4(2)(j) -

• Tampons
• Acne preparations
• Sunscreens SPF 15 +
• Condoms and personal lubricants
• Bandages and dressings
• Devices for management of chronic conditions under medical supervision
• Cold sore preparations
• Lip balm
• Unscheduled anti-dandruff preparations