Safety
Are Nasal Strips TGA Approved?
Updated 4 November 2026
Short answer
Are nasal strips TGA approved? Not in the way a prescription medicine is. Nasal strips are low-risk medical devices, so the TGA doesn't assess each one before sale. Instead, a legitimate supplier must have the product included on the Australian Register of Therapeutic Goods (ARTG) before it can be supplied in Australia. That's what people mean by 'TGA-listed nasal strips'. You can check any product's ARTG number for free on the TGA website. RhinoGear nasal strips are on the ARTG under number 508285.
Are nasal strips TGA approved, listed or registered?
The TGA uses different words for different products. Higher-risk medicines are 'registered' and are assessed by the TGA for safety and effectiveness. Lower-risk medicines are 'listed'. Medical devices such as nasal strips are 'included' on the ARTG.
For a low-risk device like a nasal strip, the Australian supplier (called the sponsor) declares that the product meets Australian safety and performance requirements and is responsible for it. Most people shorten all of this to 'TGA-listed' or 'TGA approved'. The important part is the same: an ARTG number means a named Australian sponsor is accountable for the product.
An ARTG entry isn't a TGA endorsement that a product works better than others. For what the research says about how strips work, see the science behind nasal strips.
How to check ARTG nasal strips
If a seller claims to be TGA-listed but won't show an ARTG number, or the number doesn't match the product, treat that as a red flag.
- Find the ARTG number on the pack or the product page. It's usually written as 'ARTG' followed by a number.
- Go to the TGA website and search the ARTG (search 'ARTG search' or tga.gov.au).
- Enter the ARTG number, or search by product or sponsor name.
- Check that the sponsor and product description match what you're buying.
RhinoGear: ARTG 508285
RhinoGear nasal strips are included on the ARTG under number 508285. You can look it up directly at tga.gov.au/resources/artg/508285.
They're drug-free, hypoallergenic and latex-free, and dispatched from Australia. Browse nasal strips in Australia or shop RhinoGear nasal strips.
A warning about unlisted imports
Many nasal strips sold online ship straight from overseas marketplaces and have no ARTG entry. Buying a device for your own personal use from overseas can be allowed, but those products haven't gone through Australia's sponsor process, so there's no Australian supplier accountable if something goes wrong.
- Look for an ARTG number before you buy, especially from marketplaces.
- Be cautious of strong health claims, such as curing sleep apnoea, from a product with no ARTG number.
- If a strip causes irritation or a reaction, stop using it and see your GP or pharmacist.
Frequently asked questions
Are nasal strips TGA approved?+
Nasal strips are low-risk medical devices, so they aren't assessed like prescription medicines. Legitimate suppliers include them on the Australian Register of Therapeutic Goods (ARTG), which is what 'TGA-listed' usually means.
What does TGA listed mean for nasal strips?+
It means the product is on the ARTG and has an Australian sponsor who is responsible for it meeting Australian requirements. It isn't a claim that one product works better than another.
How do I check an ARTG number?+
Search the ARTG on the TGA website using the number on the pack, or the product or sponsor name, and check the details match.
Is RhinoGear TGA listed?+
Yes. RhinoGear nasal strips are on the ARTG under number 508285.