U.S. PHARMACOPEIAL CONVENTION

Business Nature: Non-profit Scientific Organization (Standard Setting Body)

Company Overview:

The U.S. Pharmacopeial Convention (USP) is an independent, scientific, non-profit organization that sets public quality standards for medicines, food ingredients, and dietary supplements worldwide. The Singapore office serves as a strategic regional hub for USP, focusing on strengthening the quality of medicines and health products in the Asia-Pacific region.

Classification:

It is neither a manufacturing factory nor a commercial trading company. USP functions as an international public health and standard-setting authority. It develops and disseminates quality standards (USP-NF) and provides reference materials, training, and technical assistance to ensure the quality, safety, and benefit of medicines and foods.

U.S. Pharmacopeial Convention (USP) in Singapore primarily focuses on the distribution and support of its global offerings, which are essential for ensuring the quality of medicines, dietary supplements, and food ingredients. USP does not "produce" commercial drug products in the traditional sense, but rather develops and disseminates quality standards and related materials.

The main products and services associated with USP's operations and mission, including its presence in Singapore, are:

Reference Standards

These are highly characterized physical substances used by manufacturers and regulators to test pharmaceutical ingredients and finished drug products, dietary supplements, and food ingredients for identity, strength, quality, and purity. USP manufactures and distributes these globally.

Compendial Standards and Publications

USP develops and publishes the United States Pharmacopeia–National Formulary (USP-NF), which contains monographs and general chapters defining standards for medicines, dosage forms, drug substances, excipients, medical devices, and dietary supplements. These publications are available in print and digital formats.

Education and Training Programs

USP offers various educational courses, workshops, and seminars designed to help pharmaceutical professionals and regulatory bodies understand and implement USP standards.

Verification Programs

USP provides independent verification services for dietary supplements and pharmaceutical ingredients, ensuring they meet specific quality, purity, and potency standards.