Safety Data Migration can be undertaken using the following methods:

1. Manual Entry and processing

2. Migration from Excel

3. E2B-XMLs

4. Data Dump

5. Combination Methods

There is no right or wrong way to migrate Safety Data. Every method may have its own set of advantages and limitation. Audit Trail migration may remain a challenge in any type of data migration. Besides, it is not necessary to follow a single methodology. Combination methods is also a viable option.

At the end of the day, one should be able to defend in front of the inspector that important fields and information were not missed, and documentation was adequate, with appropriate quality governance processes.