What is the timeframe for reporting adverse event, incident, and complaint?
Question
What is the timeframe for reporting adverse event, incident, and complaint?
Answer
Manufacturers, Authorized Representative, Importers, Distributors shall report to the SFDA, upon
becoming aware that adverse event, incident, a complaint has occurred, as follows:
− Not later than (2) working days from the date of awareness, if the adverse event, incident,
and complaint represent a serious public health threat.
− Not later than (10) working days from the date of awareness if the adverse event, incident,
complaint that results in an unanticipated death or unanticipated serious injury.
− Not later than (30) calendar days from the date of awareness for all adverse events, incidents,
complaints which are not associated with high risks.
− If SFDA initiate a report of adverse event, incident, complaint, the response shall be received
within (5) working days.
