Adulterated and contaminated medicines pose an increasing risk to patients throughout the world, as do metal impurities which can find their way into drugs and dietary supplements through exposure from a variety of sources including foods, water and air. Learn more about how USP is working to help keep dangerous ingredients out of the U.S. market.
Vitamins and dietary supplements are a multi-billion dollar business, but many consumers don't realize that some products on store shelves may not be meeting basic levels of quality. Learn more about how USP helps support quality vitamins and dietary supplements:
September 22–25, 2009: Don't miss this opportunity to learn more about the scope of USP's scientific work, as well as participate in discussions on key issues affecting the pharmaceutical and food ingredients industries. Learn more.