Document ID: chunk:federal_register_of_legislation:F2023C00019:clause:1_24:p2
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Provision Reference: sch 1 cl 24 (pt 2/2)
Character Range: 41750–42834

a testimonial, unless the advertiser has verified the content of, and identity of the person making, the testimonial.
 (6) An endorsement about therapeutic goods must not be given, whether expressly or by implication, by any of the following:
 (a) a government or government authority, unless otherwise permitted by the Act or Regulations;
 (b) a hospital, or healthcare facility, other than a community pharmacy;
 (c) employees or contractors of a body mentioned in paragraphs (a) or (b);
 (d) a current or former health practitioner, health professional or medical researcher;
 (e) a person who represents themselves as being qualified or trained to diagnose, treat or prevent disease, ailment, defect or injury in persons;
 (f) an organisation that represents the interests of healthcare consumers, or represents the interests of persons mentioned in paragraph (d), unless the advertisement discloses:
 (i) the name of the organisation; and
 (ii) whether the organisation has received, or will receive, any valuable consideration for the endorsement.

Part 7Samples and incentives