Understanding Australian Medicine Labelling Requirements with Fiona Wing

Unlock the latest insights into medicine labelling with Fiona Wing, naturopath and regulatory manager at Designs for Health. Learn what updates to Therapeutic Goods Order number 92 (TGO 92) mean for accurate product labelling, especially for allergens like sulfites and phenylalanine. Fiona clarifies the differences between food and medicine labelling, the necessity of declaring certain substances, and the confusion around protein powders versus artificial sweeteners.Episode Highlights:Updates to TGO 92 and their impact on product labelingDifferences between food and medicine labellingDeclaring allergens like sulfites and phenylalanine in medicinesNuances of labelling gluten, and lactose, and debunking yeast misconceptionsLatest changes in mandatory warning labels and ingredient safetySafety issues with common ingredients like Vitamin B6, withania, and turmericThe role of pharmacovigilance in ensuring consumer safetyRecent organizational changes within the TGA and their impact on complementary medicinesStay informed and empowered about critical regulatory changes affecting the supplement industryAbout Fiona: Fiona Wing has been a qualified Naturopath and Nutritionist for 20 years and worked in the retail, clinic, and behind-the-scenes for complementary medicine sponsors. She has been working in Regulatory Affairs for the last 4 years.She has a passion for learning all there is to know about nutritional and herbal biochemistry and pharmacology, which suits her in her current role as Regulatory and NPD Manager at DFH. This role requires a strong focus on TGA guidelines and legislation, keeping up with current evidence and research, and keeping an eye on emerging, well-researched ingredients and product innovation.Fiona is a mum to two active kids aged 14 and 16. In her spare time, you can find her in her garden or walking in awe through the Blue MountainsConnect with Fiona:Email: [email protected] and references are available on your local Designs for Health websitewww.designsforhealth.com.auRegister as a Designs for Health Practitioner and discover quality practitioner-only supplements at www.designsforhealth.com.auFollow us on SocialsInstagram: DesignsforhealthausFacebook: DesignsforhealthausDISCLAIMER: The Information provided in the Wellness by Designs podcast is for educational purposes only; the information presented is not intended to be used as medical advice; please seek the advice of a qualified healthcare professional if what you have heard here today raises questions or concerns relating to your healthShownotes and references are available on the Designs for Health websiteRegister as a Designs for Health Practitioner and discover quality practitioner- only supplements at www.designsforhealth.com.auFollow us on SocialsInstagram: DesignsforhealthausFacebook: DesignsforhealthausDISCLAIMER: The Information provided in the Wellness by Designs podcast is for educational purposes only; the information presented is not intended to be used as medical advice; please seek the advice of a qualified healthcare professional if what you have heard here today raises questions or concerns relating to your health