THE U.S. PHARMACOPEIAL CONVENTION

THE U.S. PHARMACOPEIAL CONVENTION (USP)

Nature of Business:

THE U.S. PHARMACOPEIAL CONVENTION (USP) is neither a manufacturing factory nor a traditional trading company. It is a global, independent, scientific, non-profit organization.

Company Introduction:

The U.S. Pharmacopeial Convention (USP) is a global health organization that improves public health through public standards and related programs that help ensure the quality, safety, and benefit of medicines and foods. USP's standards are utilized worldwide to ensure the quality of pharmaceutical ingredients, finished drug products, and dietary supplements. These standards are developed through a rigorous, transparent, and science-based process involving volunteer experts from around the globe. USP provides crucial reference standards, educational programs, and various resources to support the pharmaceutical industry, regulatory bodies, and healthcare practitioners in upholding these essential quality benchmarks. While headquartered in the United States, USP maintains a global presence, including engagement with stakeholders in Taiwan, to promote the understanding and implementation of its quality standards, thereby contributing significantly to the health and well-being of the population.

The U.S. Pharmacopeial Convention (USP) is a non-profit scientific organization that sets standards for the identity, strength, quality, and purity of medicines, food ingredients, and dietary supplements. In Taiwan, USP provides the following products and services:

USP Reference Standards

These are highly characterized specimens of drug substances, excipients, impurities, degradation products, reagents, and performance verification standards used in conjunction with USP-NF monographs.

USP-NF (United States Pharmacopeia and National Formulary)

A book of public pharmacopeial standards for chemical medicines, dietary supplements, excipients, and other therapeutic products. It is available in print and online formats.

FCC (Food Chemicals Codex)

An international standard for the purity and identity of food ingredients, including preservatives, flavorings, colorants, and nutrients.

USP Dietary Supplements Compendium

A comprehensive resource containing USP-NF standards for dietary supplements, including monographs, general chapters, and guidance documents.

Pharmacopeial Education

Professional training courses, workshops, and seminars provided to pharmaceutical industry professionals regarding USP standards, compliance, and quality control methodologies.

Verification Services

Programs such as USP Verified, which provide independent testing and auditing to ensure that dietary supplement and ingredient products meet quality and purity standards.

Reference Standard Catalogs and Technical Support

Provision of technical documentation, certificates of analysis, and support for analytical procedures related to the implementation of USP standards in laboratory settings.