Stefie Posted February 25, 2014 · Report post Hi all! I am just wondering if anyone had any issues lately with buying any pet meds from overseas. I have done so several times in the past without any problems. Now I had found a new website where they were selling my preferred tick spot-on a fair bit cheaper. I ordered but then got a message with a cancellation of my order saying that Australian customs have imposed a general blockage on all pet meds sent to Australia! I can not find anything on the Oz customs website saying this and not with a general search either. Has anyone had similar experiences? Or might it be just this seller being overly cautious? Thanks for any input! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
minimax Posted February 25, 2014 · Report post http://www.apvma.gov.au/publications/fact_sheets/docs/acquiring_veterinary_medicines_online.pdf Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Stefie Posted February 26, 2014 · Report post Thanks minimax! If I read that document correctly then a medication can be imported as long as it is registered with the APVMA. I have checked their website and the spot-on that I am trying to buy is indeed listed and totally legal, doesn't require a prescription either. Be that as it may, the seller claims that there is a general ban on all pet medications to come into Australia. I find that very hard to believe! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
minimax Posted February 26, 2014 · Report post Thanks minimax! If I read that document correctly then a medication can be imported as long as it is registered with the APVMA. I have checked their website and the spot-on that I am trying to buy is indeed listed and totally legal, doesn't require a prescription either. Be that as it may, the seller claims that there is a general ban on all pet medications to come into Australia. I find that very hard to believe! If coming from overseas, would it have the required Australian registration number on it that the document mentions? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Stefie Posted February 26, 2014 · Report post I can only assume so if the medication is registered with the AVPMA and it is listed in their database?! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Ams Posted February 26, 2014 · Report post Maybe this is the part the company is referring to The APVMA does not issue consent to import overseas versions of products that are registered and available within Australia Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Stefie Posted February 26, 2014 · Report post Hmm, maybe! I missed that sentence! So how do other overseas sellers get around that? Are they all illegal??! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
nowstarin Posted February 28, 2014 · Report post Overseas sellers are acting illegally if they attempt to import pet meds to Australia. Do not order pet meds from anywhere outside of Australia. They will be seized and they are NOT registered for use in Australia. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mish13 Posted March 1, 2014 · Report post Overseas sellers are acting illegally if they attempt to import pet meds to Australia. Do not order pet meds from anywhere outside of Australia. They will be seized and they are NOT registered for use in Australia. Sorry but this is not true I have been buying medication for one of my dogs from California pet pharmacy for about three years. Have not had a problem Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Stefie Posted March 1, 2014 · Report post Yes, I know of a fair few who are doing it and I have done so myself. It's so easy! If there was a serious ban on importing meds then it would be no problem for customs to track the sellers down and fine them. Many of them are openly advertising that they ship world wide. Could they really do that if it was illegal?! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
karly101 Posted March 1, 2014 · Report post Yes it's basically matter of luck if it makes it through customs or not ... Customs tend to just seize and give the importer (you) a warning first....if you keep doing it I believe they can fine you. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
