We did not identify any countries where adverse reactions were reported 100% of the time. The number of reports varies according to country, but rates never reach 90% or 95%. Rates are always lower. There are two schools of thought. Some say that even if we make reports mandatory, if there are no sanctions or consequences, this will mean that nothing will happen and people will not comply. It is tantamount to legislation being enacted and nothing being done to make sure that it is respected. Conversely, if an obligation is built into the law, this means that the issue is considered important, and by extension makes people's responsibility just as important. The person who holds such information and does not report it...
On April 29th, 2008. See this statement in context.