Australia is a premium market for psyllium husk, with strong demand from both the therapeutic goods sector (TGA-regulated) and the natural food industry (FSANZ-regulated). Australian buyers have among the highest quality expectations globally, making supplier selection critical.
Two Regulatory Streams in Australia
Unlike many countries, Australia has a clear bifurcation for psyllium husk applications:
Stream 1 — Therapeutic Goods (TGA): Psyllium husk used in listed medicines (ARTG listed complementary medicines) is regulated by the Therapeutic Goods Administration (TGA). These include fiber supplements, laxative preparations, and cholesterol management supplements sold in pharmacies and health stores.
Stream 2 — Food Standard (FSANZ): Psyllium used as a food ingredient or in functional foods follows the Australia New Zealand Food Standards Code.
TGA Requirements for Psyllium Husk Suppliers
For TGA-listed medicines, the active ingredient (psyllium husk) must meet specific quality standards:
- Meet BP (British Pharmacopoeia) or USP specifications for Ispaghula Husk - GMP-compliant manufacturing — Evidence of GMP compliance - Full COA including all pharmacopoeial test parameters - Batch-specific testing with specific reference to TGA-required tests - Certificates of Conformity from an accredited laboratory
Australian TGA sponsors (product license holders) need their psyllium supplier to provide a Manufacturer's Certificate of Conformity and willingness to undergo TGA facility audits or desk-based quality system assessment.
ACO (Australian Certified Organic) for Organic Psyllium
Australia's leading organic certification body is ACO (Australian Certified Organic). For organic psyllium husk claims in Australia:
Under ACO's International Recognition Programme, USDA NOP and EU Organic certified products are recognized. This means our USDA and EU certified organic psyllium can be used by ACO-certified Australian operators for their organic products.
When importing, the importer must be ACO certified and declare the foreign-certified organic ingredient through their ACO certification. The supplier's foreign organic certificate must be current and verifiable.
AQIS (Australian Border Force) Import Requirements
Psyllium husk imported into Australia must undergo biosecurity inspection by the Australian Border Force: - Phytosanitary certificate from India's National Plant Protection Organisation - Commodity must meet biosecurity import conditions - BICON (Biosecurity Import Conditions) requirements apply
Logistics to Australia
FOB Mundra to Melbourne (AUMEL): 14–18 days. Sydney (AUSYD): 15–19 days. These are among the shorter transit times for Indian exports — closer than Europe.
Amar Herbal Origins exports to Australian TGA-licensed manufacturers and organic supplement brands. We provide the complete TGA and ACO documentation package on request.
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