How to Develop an FCC Monograph

Background

The United States Pharmacopeia (USP) acquired the Food Chemicals Codex (FCC) from the Institute of Medicine (IOM) in 2006, with the goal of providing full support for the continuing revision and update of the compendium. In conjunction with the continuing revision of the compendium, USP has created and will continue to create products to educate the community of users on various topics associated with the FCC.

This course, "How to Develop an FCC Monograph", is designed to educate the participants on the value of an FCC Monograph and describe the steps associated with FCC Monograph submission.

Course Description

The fourth in a series of four free courses, "How to Develop an FCC Monograph" is an interactive, 90 minute Web seminar that provides the guidelines associated with the development and submission of an FCC Monograph. Additionally, participants will understand why their role in creating FCC Monographs is a key component to the continuous improvement of the content in the FCC. Live Web seminar allows for open discussion arising from specific questions asked by participants.

Who Should Participate

Food additive and ingredient manufacturers, suppliers, users of food ingredients (including Pharmaceuticals), contract labs, and food control authorities. Specific titles include Bench Chemists, Lab Supervisors, Regulatory, Compliance staff, QA, QC, R&D Scientists.

Duration

90 minute Web seminar

Fee

Free of Charge

Register

To register for this webinar, please send the webinar title and date, as well as the name, email address, phone number, and title of the person taking the course to .

Learning Objectives

  • Describe the value of the FCC Monograph by illustrating its role in the standards creating process
  • Describe the types of items for which the FCC has monographs
  • Explain the contents of an FCC Monograph
  • Explain when new FCC Monographs or revisions are needed
  • Outline the process for submitting new or revised FCC Monographs