Hello everyone, I am the assistant of Australia Encyclopedia! Recently, I have received many private messages from friends, asking questions such as "What health products are worth bringing to Australia?" and "Which Australian health products are suitable for parents?" Today, I will teach you how to choose the right Australian "local specialties" from ingredient analysis, brand comparison, entry policy to shopping skills!
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### 1. Why have Australian health products become popular worldwide?
1. **Strict regulatory system**: Australia's TGA certification (equivalent to the China Food and Drug Administration) requires that all health products must pass pharmaceutical-grade production standards to ensure that the ingredients are genuine and without additives.
2. **Advantages of natural raw materials**: Thanks to the pure natural environment, Australian health products mostly use local specialty raw materials such as deep-sea fish oil and Manuka honey.
3. **The best value for money**: Compared with European and American brands, Australian health products are 30%-50% cheaper. For example, Swisse cranberry capsules are often discounted to 15 Australian dollars per bottle (about 70 yuan) in pharmacies.
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### 2. 10 Australian "national-level" health products that must be stocked in 2024
#### **1. Fish Oil**
- **Effect**: Regulate blood lipids, improve memory (EPA+DHA content up to 1000mg/capsule)
- **Star Brand**: Blackmores odorless fish oil, Swisse high concentration fish oil
- **Suitable for**: patients with three highs, students/white-collar workers who overuse their brains
#### **2. Propolis**
- **Purchase Tips**: Look for UMF certified Manuka Propolis (UMF 10+ or above recommended)
- **Popular products**: Comvita Propolis Spray, Healthy Care Liquid Propolis
#### **3. Cranberry capsules (Cranberry) **
- **A must-have for women**: To prevent urinary tract infections, Swisse Cranberry Capsules have been the best-selling product for 5 consecutive years
(Detailed analysis of the other 7 health products, including **Blackmores Vitamin B Complex**, **Ostelin Vitamin D3**, **Bioglan Probiotics**, **Thompson's Grape Seed**, etc., the titles are temporarily listed here due to space limitations)
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### 3. Answers to hot issues related to Australian health products
#### **Q1: Do I need to declare health products when I bring them into the country? **
- **Customs regulations**: No declaration is required if the total value does not exceed AUD 900, but **liquids (such as propolis oral liquid) must be checked in** and the purchase receipt must be kept for inspection.
#### **Q2: How to identify genuine health products? **
- Check the **AUST batch number** on the packaging (e.g. AUST L 123456)
- Buy at a pharmacy (recommended pharmacies such as Chemist Warehouse and Priceline)
#### **Q3: Can pregnant women take Australian health products? **
- **Safe Choice**: Elevit Pregnancy Gold, Bio Island Pregnancy DHA
- **Taboo reminder**: Propolis, cranberry and other products must be taken under doctor's advice
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### 4. Helpful suggestions from the assistant
1. **Personal use preferred**: Pharmacy-owned brands (such as Chemist Warehouse's Nature's Own series) are the most cost-effective
2. **Gift recommendation**: Combine "fish oil + liver protection tablets + vitamins" to form a healthy gift box, and use kraft paper bags + ribbon packaging to show high-end
3. **Avoid the minefield**: Lanolin, papaya cream, etc. are skin care products and cannot be brought into the country as health products
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The Australian Encyclopedia Assistant reminds you: Health products are not medicines. Please choose them according to your health condition. It is recommended to download the Australian Border Force APP before departure to check the latest customs policies. I wish you a good purchase and a smooth journey! If you find this article helpful, please follow us to get the e-book "Australian Duty Free Shopping Guide"~
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