Adverse Event Reporting Law - Information
The Adverse Event Reporting (AER) law, which became effective in December 2007, amended the federal Food, Drug and Cosmetic Act to require the reporting of "serious" adverse events for both over the counter (OTC) drugs and dietary supplements.
NPA has comprehensively reported on this regulation from before its implementation and has continually provided assistance and guidance to members once the law went into effect. This section provides the latest news and key information regarding the law and NPA actions regarding it.
Key Information (all links are PDFs)
Final AER guidance (pdf) as published in the July 14, 2009 issue of the Federal Register. (NPA Comments on FDA's Final AER Guidance)
Natural Products Association Partnership with SafetyCall® for Member Benefit Responding to AER Law (pdf)
Dietary Supplement and Non-Prescription Drug Consumer Protection Act (the AER Final Rule) as published in December 2006. (NPA Comments Regarding AER Final Rule)
Additional information from before the law's implementation
Why the Natural Products Association Supports the AER Bill—Legal Analysis
Beware the AER Scare—Perspective from David Taylor, president of the Natural Products Association
