An Overview of the United States Pharmacopeia’s Recent Activities in the Areas of Vaccines, Virology, and Biological Standardization

by Tina S. Morris, PhD
Volume 4, Issue 4 (July/August 2005)

The United States Pharmacopeia (USP) is a not-for-profit nongovernmental organization founded in 1820 that develops public standards for drug substances and products; these standards are enforceable by FDA and have been adopted by many nations around the world. USP General Chapters provide industrial and academic researchers alike with crucial guidance, particularly in areas where there is a regulatory void. A good recent example is the proposed USP general information chapter…

Citation:
Morris TS. An Overview of the United States Pharmacopeia’s Recent Activities in the Areas of Vaccines, Virology, and Biological Standardization. BioProcess J, 2005; 4(4): 46-50.