Forms & Application Links
Overview
Most TGA transactions — ARTG applications, adverse event reports, conformity assessment applications, and variation requests — are conducted through the TGA Business Services (TBS) portal. This is the central online platform for industry interactions with the TGA. You will need a TGA account to access TBS.
👉 TGA Business Services portal — TGA
Account and Access
| Form / Portal | Purpose | Link |
|---|
| Create a TGA Business Services account | Required for all industry transactions | TGA |
| TGA eBusiness Services (eBS) | ARTG applications, variations, manufacturer evidence | TGA |
ARTG Applications
| Form / Portal | Purpose | Link |
|---|
| ARTG inclusion application (medical devices) | Apply to include a medical device in the ARTG | Via eBS portal |
| ARTG variation | Vary an existing ARTG entry | Via eBS portal |
| ARTG search | Search for devices currently in the ARTG | TGA ARTG search |
| Form / Portal | Purpose | Link |
|---|
| TGA Conformity Assessment application | Apply for TGA-issued Conformity Assessment Certificate | Via eBS portal |
| Manufacturer evidence submission | Submit overseas regulator evidence as manufacturer evidence | Via eBS portal |
| EU MDR transition notification tool | Notify TGA of EU MDR transition for existing entries | TGA |
Adverse Event Reporting
Recalls and Market Actions
| Form / Portal | Purpose | Link |
|---|
| Notify TGA of a potential recall | First step when a market action may be needed | recalls@tga.gov.au |
| DRAC database | Search current and historical market actions (recalls, alerts, corrections) | TGA DRAC |
| PRAC procedure | The current recall procedure (from March 2025) | TGA |
Labelling and UDI
| Form / Portal | Purpose | Link |
|---|
| AusUDID — UDI database | Australian UDI Database — submit and search UDI data | TGA AusUDID |
| Essential Principles Checklist | Downloadable EP compliance checklist template | TGA |
Special Access
| Form / Portal | Purpose | Link |
|---|
| SAS application (unapproved devices) | Apply for Special Access Scheme approval for an individual patient | TGA SAS |
| CTN notification | Notify TGA of a clinical trial under the CTN scheme | TGA CTN |
Advertising Compliance
| Form / Portal | Purpose | Link |
|---|
| Restricted representation approval | Apply for TGA approval to use a restricted representation | TGA |
| Report a non-compliant advertisement | Report potentially non-compliant therapeutic goods advertising | TGA |
| Advertising compliance checklist | Self-assessment tool for advertising compliance | TGA |
SME Assist
Small businesses and new entrants to the Australian medical device market can access dedicated support through the TGA's SME Assist service. SME Assist provides tailored assistance, fee information, and regulatory guidance for small and medium enterprises.
👉 SME Assist — TGA
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