No IGET vape—or vaping product generally—should be described as completely safe. “Safety” can refer to several different things: the health effects of inhaling aerosol, battery/device hazards, product authenticity and whether a product is supplied under Australia’s current legal framework. Those questions should not be collapsed into one marketing claim.
Health risk
Vaping creates an aerosol that is inhaled into the lungs. The absence of tobacco combustion does not make the aerosol harmless, and the long-term health risks of vaping remain uncertain. The TGA’s consumer guidance says therapeutic vapes are unapproved goods and have not been assessed by the TGA for quality, safety, efficacy or performance in the way ARTG-listed products are.
Therapeutic regulation is not a blanket safety endorsement
Australia allows access to certain therapeutic vaping goods through specific pharmacy pathways when clinically appropriate. The TGA pharmacy guidance states that these are unapproved therapeutic goods. Being on a notified list or available through a lawful pathway does not mean every vape has been individually approved as safe.
Device condition matters too
Do not use a device that is swollen, leaking, cracked, unusually hot or otherwise damaged. Recharge only models designed for charging, follow the instructions for the exact model, and do not open a sealed device to access the battery or reservoir.
Authenticity is useful but not the same as safety
Authentication can help establish that a product is what its packaging claims. It cannot prove that inhaling the product is harmless or medically appropriate for a particular person.
Australian supply rules
The TGA supply guidance says vapes are only lawfully available for therapeutic purposes and through pharmacies/pharmacy settings. Ordinary retailer availability should not be used as evidence of compliance.
For people trying to quit smoking or vaping
The TGA says therapeutic vapes are not first-line treatment for smoking or vaping cessation. A doctor, nurse practitioner or pharmacist can discuss established first-line options and whether a therapeutic vape is clinically appropriate.
Bottom line
The responsible answer is not “IGET is safe” or “IGET is unsafe because of one brand name.” Health risk, device condition, exact product contents and regulatory status all matter. This page therefore avoids unsupported manufacturer-quality or “safer choice” claims and points health decisions back to current clinical guidance.