Regulations Governing Management of Infectious Biological Materials Article 28

In the event of a biosecurity incident, a laboratory or storage facility shall promptly inform its BSO, and controlled premises shall promptly inform their BSAT officers.Where the incident in the preceding paragraph involves an inconsistency in the item or quantity of stored or transferred Risk Group 2 pathogens or biotoxins other than BSAT, and involves loss, theft, or unknown cause, the entity shall report to the local competent authority for record within seven days from the day following confirmation of the investigation results.Where the incident in Paragraph 1 hereof involves pathogens in Risk Groups 3 or 4, or BSAT, the entity shall report to the competent authorities at all levels within the following timeframe:1. Pathogens in Risk Groups 3 or 4: Within three days from the day following the receipt of a report by the BSO.2. BSAT: Within three days from the day following the receipt of a report by the BSAT officer.With regard to an incident mentioned in the preceding paragraph, the entity shall, within ten days from the day following the discovery of the incident, submit a preliminary investigation report reviewed by its IBC to the competent authorities at all levels for record. In addition, the entity shall, within thirty days from the day following the discovery of the incident, submit an incident investigation report as well as a correction and recovery plan reviewed by its IBC to the central competent authority for approval, with a copy of the same sent to the local competent authority.After receiving a report under Paragraph 2 or Paragraph 3 hereof, competent authorities at all levels shall, as appropriate, conduct supervision or investigation and may take appropriate actions.