ABSTRACT
Introduction 200
The US Pharmacopeia 201
Mission 201
History 201
Legal Recognition 201
United States Pharmacopeia and National Formulary 201
USP Reference Standards 203
Standards-Setting Body 203
Monograph Development and Revision Process 204
Overview 204
Contributors 204
Revision Process 205
Guideline for Submitting Revisions 205
Pharmacopeial Forum 207
USP Monographs for Sunscreen Active Ingredients 207
USP Monographs for Active Ingredients Identified in 21 CFR 352.10 208
USP Monographs for Ingredients not Identified in 21 CFR 352.10 209
Conclusion 210
Appendix 210
References 212
INTRODUCTION
A major function of the United States Pharmacopeia (USP) is the development
of monographs containing public standards for articles such as prescription/ nonprescription drugs, dietary supplements, and excipients. These standards
help to ensure that the public receives quality medicines and supplements.
