Intentional and Unintentional Adulteration of Food Ingredients and Dietary Supplements

Discussions between USP and industry attendees at this two-day workshop focused on the assessment of adulteration on current aspects of production and distribution, analytical approaches for guarding against adulteration and fraud, and the proposal of specific case studies including: steroids in dietary supplements, weight loss products, traditional medicines, pomegranate, natural colorants, spices, essential oils from star anise, and skim milk powder.

Topics:

  • Breadth of adulteration of food ingredients and dietary supplements
  • Methods of analysis that combat adulteration including fingerprinting
  • Non-targeted techniques in detecting adulteration using chromatographic, electrophoretic, and spectral techniques
  • Compendial role in preventing adulteration
  • Role of industry in the prevention of adulteration

Agenda

When: November 16–17, 2011

Where: USP Headquarters, Meetings Center, Rockville, MD

Participants: Professionals who work in or with

  • Research and Development
  • Formulation
  • Manufacturing
  • Compliance
  • Regulatory Affairs
  • Validation
  • QA/QC