Hidden Currents

Melatonin Crackdown: When “Natural” Turns Risky


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Australia’s medicines regulator has found alarming inconsistencies in imported melatonin products, with some containing none of the hormone and others carrying more than four times the labelled dose. As poison hotline calls hit record highs and Border Force begins seizing unregistered imports, families face tough choices about safety, access, and trust in the system. In this episode, we unpack what melatonin really is, why regulation matters, and what households and policymakers need to do next.


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Hidden CurrentsBy Pod Bay Media