US Pharmacopoeia (USP)

USP's New Dietary Supplement Resource

The US Pharmacopeial Convention (USP) has released its 2012 Dietary Supplement Compendium, designed to help manufacturers, suppliers, laboratories and regulatory agencies ensure the quality of raw materials used in dietary supplements ingredients and products. ...More
April 30, 2012
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Probiotic Standards

The US Pharmacopeia (USP) and Institute of Food Technologists (IFT) teamed up to host a workshop to address probiotic standards, genotypes, functions and other critical characteristics. INSIDER talked to USP's Markus Lipp, Ph.D., director of food standards, and Kristie ...More
March 21, 2012
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Comment on Probiotics, Stevia Standards

USP invites comments on it latest updates to the Food Chemicals Codex (FCC), which are highlighted by proposed standards for probiotics and stevia glycosides. ...More
January 6, 2012
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USP FCC Comment Period Opens

The 2012 edition features numerous updates and additions, including proposed sections for stevia glycosides and probiotics ...More
December 23, 2011
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NDI Draft Guidance Comments—Industry Has its Say

Comments from different sectors of the industry—from trade organizations to ingredient suppliers, finished product manufacturers to lawyers—reflect the overwhelming opinion that FDA failed in its attempt to provide a workable new dietary ingredient (NDI) guidance. ...More
December 15, 2011 By Sandy Almendarez
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Seeking Clarity in Specifications

Developing appropriate, science-based specifications for dietary ingredients and supplements is a key component of compliance with federal regulations; public standards can be a helpful resource in developing suitable specs. ...More
August 26, 2011
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ASP Awards Roy Upton, Varro. E. Tyler Award

On Aug. 16, 2011 the American Society of Pharmacognosy (ASP) awarded Roy Upton, RH, DAy, as the 2012 winner of the Varro. E. Tyler award. The award will be presented at the annual meeting of the ASP, scheduled for July 28 to Aug. 1, 2012 in New York. ...More
August 19, 2011
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USP Seeks Input on New Bio-Based Content Method

The latest additions to the Food Chemicals Codex (FCC) compendium will include a new method for determining the bio-based content of food ingredients to aid manufacturers reduce the environmental impact of their products and utilize ingredients derived from natural (e.g., ...More
January 4, 2011
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USP-China Collaboration on Food Quality

USP teams up with China's food safety department to ensure high-quality food ingredients between the two countries. ...More
June 23, 2010
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