Metals In Pharmaceuticals And Dietary Supplements: Workshop

Main Category: Pharmacy / Pharmacist
Also Included In: Pharma Industry / Biotech Industry;  Conferences;  Nutrition / Diet
Article Date: 16 Apr 2009 - 1:00 PDT

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Workshop

April 28 - 29, 2009
USP Headquarters, Rockville, Maryland

Overview

Metal impurities tests have been available in the United States Pharmacopeia - National Formulary for many years. These tests include the general heavy metals screening tests contained in General Chapter <231> Heavy Metals, as well as specific tests for aluminum, arsenic, iron, lead, mercury and selenium. The screening tests in <231> are non-element-specific limit tests and apply to a relatively small number of elements.

The purpose of the Metal Impurities Workshop is to engage in dialog to develop new approaches for metal impurities in pharmaceuticals and dietary supplements, including methodologies and toxicological limits. These new approaches are intended to replace the existing methods in General Chapter <231> Heavy Metals. This public workshop will seek constructive input from a wide range of stakeholders and seek common ground on general approaches to the standard. The workshop topics will cover: Definition and Scope of the Metal Impurities Activities, Metal Impurity Toxicology Limits, Metal Impurity Methodology and Risk Assessment and Implementation.

The format of this USP Workshop includes an interactive general session dialog on the each of the topics, then breakouts to further explore the issues. Each breakout session will have a reporting activity, followed by interactive discussion. A final session will assimilate all information gathered from the interactive general sessions and breakout sessions.

Agenda

Click here (40KB) for the most up-to-date workshop agenda (as of March 12, 2009)

Hotel Information

All workshop activities will take place at the USP Meetings Center located at USP's Headquarters in Rockville, Maryland. If you require overnight accommodations, take advantage of special corporate rates at The Legacy Hotel. The Legacy is located within walking distance of the Twinbrook Metro Rail Station and the USP Meetings Center. Be advised that the USP corporate rate is subject to hotel availability.

The Legacy Hotel
1775 Rockville Pike, Rockville, MD 20852
USP Corporate Rate: $189 per night, plus taxes

Source:
Francine Pierson
US Pharmacopeia