Website Support—How to Use the New USP Website

Visit the information and links below to learn about our website's features and how they can help you find what you need.

Navigate the Site

All Pages

  • From any page, click on the top horizontal navigation to access primary sections and sub-sections of the website. These sections keep you informed of USP's core standards-setting activities, programs, events and products and services.
  • On the top left side, select your language preference from English, Spanish, Chinese, or Portuguese. (Note: content availability may vary by language.)
  • On the top right side, you can:
    • Log-in to the USP store, distributors area, COE portal, and USP's online publications and services. (Note: special permissions or subscription may be required to access these areas.)
    • Search the entire site, or by press room or products area only.
    • Access "Support" when you need contact information, how to purchase products, scientific and technical information, FAQs, and more.
    • Find the Reference Standards you need through the "A to Z Reference Standards Index."
    • At the bottom of each page, access the complete Site Map, Terms of Use, Privacy Policy, and links to USP Social Media.

Home page

  • Click on the links under the "Standards Update" tabs to view the lastest notices and information related to USP standards and their development.
  • Look under "Find Information for..." to locate information related to your specific area of work or interest.
  • View the "News" section for links to the latest press releases, articles, social media, and more.
  • From the homepage, you can also easily view the latest USP products and services, find out how you can get involved with USP, learn about upcoming events, and find out about the latest USP career opportunities.

Left Sidebar

  • On "Overview" pages for each section, the left sidebar will include "General Announcements" about news, events, and other information for that topic area.
  • On pages within a section, the left sidebar may include navigation buttons to sub-pages.

Right Sidebar

  • Quickly access USP contact information for the content area you are viewing.
  • Log in to or purchase USP products and services.
  • Explore related resources for each content area.
  • Click "Attend/Learn" to learn about upcoming USP events
  • Find ways you can "Get Involved" in the USP standards-setting process.

Connect with USP

Purchase Products & Resources

Attend Meetings/Education Courses
Find upcoming meetings, workshops, and courses.

Download Acrobat® Reader®/Flash Player
Download the latest version of Acrobat® Reader® and/or Adobe Flash Player to view PDFs, videos, and expressive content. 

Optimize Browser Settings

  • In Internet Explorer browser window select Tools > Internet Options
  • Click General tab > Settings button
  • In Settings window under “Browsing History”, verify “Every visit to the page” is selected
  • Click Privacy tab > Sites button
  • Enter address of the page in question in “Address of Web Site” field
  • Click Allow button
  • Click OK

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