U.S. PHARMACOPEIAL CONVETION

U.S. Pharmacopeial Convention (USP) Company Introduction in Taiwan

The U.S. Pharmacopeial Convention (USP) is an independent, scientific, nonprofit organization that sets public standards for the identity, strength, quality, and purity of medicines, food ingredients, and dietary supplements manufactured, distributed, and consumed worldwide. USP's standards are used by regulatory agencies and manufacturers in more than 150 countries. The organization's mission is to improve global health through public standards and related programs that help ensure the quality, safety, and benefit of medicines and foods. In Taiwan, USP engages with local pharmaceutical companies, regulatory bodies, and academic institutions to promote the adoption and understanding of its quality standards, providing resources, training, and technical assistance.

Factory or Trading Company

The U.S. Pharmacopeial Convention (USP) is neither a factory nor a trading company. It is a scientific, non-profit, standards-setting organization. Its presence in Taiwan is typically in the form of a regional office or representative engagement, focused on collaboration, education, and promoting the use of its pharmacopeial standards rather than manufacturing products or engaging in commercial trade.

The United States Pharmacopeial Convention (USP) does not manufacture or sell commercial pharmaceutical drugs for retail. Instead, it provides scientific standards and quality control tools for the pharmaceutical industry. The products offered by USP Taiwan (or USP globally) include:

Reference Standards

Chemical reference substances used for the identification, purity, and potency testing of drugs, excipients, and dietary supplements.

Analytical Standards

Specialized reference materials for testing impurities, degradation products, and reagents.

USP-NF Publications

The United States Pharmacopeia and the National Formulary (USP-NF), which provide legally recognized standards for medicines, dosage forms, drug substances, excipients, medical devices, and dietary supplements.

Food Chemicals Codex (FCC)

A compendium of internationally recognized standards for the purity and identity of food ingredients.

Dietary Supplements Compendium (DSC)

A comprehensive resource containing USP-NF standards for dietary supplements, ingredients, and related test methods.

Performance Verification Standards (PVS)

Standards used specifically for the performance verification of dissolution apparatus.

Professional Education and Training

Training courses, workshops, and educational programs focused on quality control, regulatory compliance, and the implementation of USP standards.

Verification Services

Programs such as the USP Dietary Ingredient Verification Program and USP Verification Services for finished dietary supplements, which verify that products meet specific quality and purity standards.