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<31> VOLUMETRIC APPARATUS STANDARDS OF ACCURACY First Supplement to USP43–NF38 Online 1-Nov-2020 NA NA In paragraph 3: Change
and then touched against the wall of the receiving vessel to drain the tips.
to:
and then touched against the wall of the receiving vessel to drain the pipet tip.
<381> ELASTOMERIC CLOSURES FOR INJECTIONS PHYSICOCHEMICAL TESTS/Heavy Metals Revision Bulletin (Official January 01, 2018) Online 1-Sep-2018 USP43–NF38 Second Supplement to USP41–NF36 Change
Test preparation: Into a 50-mL color-comparison tube place 10.0 mL of Solution S.
to:
Test preparation: Into a 50-mL color-comparison tube pipet 10.0 mL of Solution S and dilute with water to 25 mL. Using a pH meter or… Read More
<382> ELASTOMERIC COMPONENT FUNCTIONAL SUITABILITY IN PARENTERAL PRODUCT PACKAGING/DELIVERY SYSTEMS 5. NEEDLE AND SPIKE ACCESS FUNCTIONAL SUITABILITY TESTS Second Supplement to USP43–NF38 Online 1-Jan-2021 NA NA In paragraph 4 of 5.1 Fragmentation/Cartridge systems/Procedure A: Change
graticlule
to:
graticule
<3> TOPICAL AND TRANSDERMAL DRUG PRODUCTS—PRODUCT QUALITY TESTS SPECIFIC TESTS FOR TDS USPNF Online Online 1-Dec-2023 NA NA In Release Liner Peel Test: Change
The product fails the test if the mean peel force is outside the acceptable range determined during product development.
to:
The product fails the test if the overall mean peel force is outside the acceptable range… Read More
<41> BALANCES REPEATABILITY First Supplement to USP42–NF37 9011 1-Aug-2019 NA NA In all instances in paragraph 2: Change
sr
to:
s
AND
In paragraph 2: Change
is found to be 0.0015, then Mmin must be ≥ 0.3000 g or 300 mg.
to:
is found to be 0.00015, then MminRead More
<430> PARTICLE SIZE ANALYSIS BY DYNAMIC LIGHT SCATTERING GLOSSARY USPNF Online Online 1-May-2024 NA NA In Average particle diameter: Change
expressed in nanometers.
to:
expressed in meters.
AND
In Viscosity: Change
in millipascal-seconds (mPa・s).
to:
in pascal-seconds (Pa・s).
<466> ORDINARY IMPURITIES KEY FOR VISUALIZATION TECHNIQUES USP41–NF36 Online 1-Oct-2018 USP43–NF38 Second Supplement to USP41–NF36 This erratum applies to the new USP-NF ONLINE platform only.
Change
3. Solution A–Mix 850 mg of bismuth subnitrate with 40 mL of water and 10 mL of glacial acetic acid.
4. Solution B–Dissolve 8 g of potassium iodide in 20 mL of water.… Read More
<467> RESIDUAL SOLVENTS APPENDICES/Appendix 3 Interim Revision Announcement (Official December 01, 2020) Online 1-Dec-2020 NA NA In the denominator in the equation in the final paragraph: Change
at mK−1
to:
atm K−1
<467> RESIDUAL SOLVENTS USP REFERENCE STANDARDS <11> USPNF Online Online 1-Sep-2022 NA NA Change
USP Residual Solvent Class 2—Mixture C RS
to:
USP Residual Solvents Class 2—Mixture C RS
<481> RIBOFLAVIN ASSAY ASSAY USP40–NF35 386 1-Apr-2017 USP41–NF36 USP41–NF36 Line 2 of the variable definition list in Chemical Methods, Procedure 1/Analysis: Change
sodium hydrofluorite
to:
sodium hydrosulfite
<4> MUCOSAL DRUG PRODUCTS—PRODUCT QUALITY TESTS PRODUCT QUALITY TESTS FOR MUCOSAL DRUG PRODUCTS/General Necessary Tests/Impurities USP38–NF33 76 1-Oct-2015 USP40–NF35 First Supplement to USP39–NF34 Line 1 of footnote 2: Change
http://www.ich.org/fileadmin/Public_Web_Site/ICH_Products/Guidelines/Quality/Q3B_R2/Step4/Q3B_R2_Guideline.pdf.
to:
Read More
<551> VITAMIN E ASSAY ASSAY/Procedure 4/Chromatographic system First Supplement to USP37–NF32 6338 1-Aug-2014 USP39–NF34 First Supplement to USP38–NF33 Line 1 of Flow rate: Change
1.5 mL/min
to:
1 mL/min
<55> BIOLOGICAL INDICATORS—RESISTANCE PERFORMANCE TESTS D-VALUE DETERMINATION USP42–NF37 6385 1-Nov-2019 NA NA In the third paragraph in Procedure: Change
stated spore filter
to:
stated spore titer
<561> ARTICLES OF BOTANICAL ORIGIN TEST FOR AFLATOXINS/Method I USP42–NF37 6701 1-Jun-2019 NA NA In Aflatoxin standard solution: Change
ε = molecular absorptivity
to:
ε = molar absorptivity
AND
in paragraph 2 of Aflatoxin standard solution: Change
transfer an accurate volume of each aflatoxin standard stock solution
to:… Read More
<561> ARTICLES OF BOTANICAL ORIGIN PESTICIDE RESIDUE ANALYSIS/Limits USPNF2021 Issue 1 Online 1-Nov-2021 NA NA In Qualitative and Quantitative Analysis of Pesticide Residues: Change
[Note—Current version Document No. SANTE/11813/2017, https://ec.europa.eu/food/… Read More
<565> BOTANICAL EXTRACTS PREPARATIONS USPNF Online Online 1-Jun-2022 NA NA In General Pharmacopeial Requirements/Pesticide Residues: Change
where L is the limit in the original article as listed in Table 4 (see Pesticide Residue Analysis under Articles of Botanical Origin <561>)… Read More
<581> VITAMIN D ASSAY ASSAY/Chromatographic Methods USP43–NF38 6808 1-Sep-2020 NA NA In the second Calculate statement in Procedure 7/Analysis/Precholecalciferol and pre-ergocalciferol response factor: Change
pre-ergolecalciferol
to:
pre-ergocalciferol
<581> VITAMIN D ASSAY ASSAY/Procedure 8 First Supplement to USP41–NF36 Online 1-Oct-2018 USP43–NF38 Second Supplement to USP41–NF36 Line 1 of Aqueous potassium hydroxide solution: Change
800 mg
to:
800 g
<581> VITAMIN D ASSAY ASSAY/Chromatographic Methods/Procedure 8 USP40–NF35 462 1-Aug-2017 USP42–NF37 First Supplement to USP41–NF36 Clean-up chromatographic system: Add
Flow rate: 1.1 mL/min
AND
Analytical chromatographic system: Add
Flow rate: 1.0 mL/min
<601> INHALATION AND NASAL DRUG PRODUCTS: AEROSOLS, SPRAYS, AND POWDERS—PERFORMANCE QUALITY TESTS C. AERODYNAMIC SIZE DISTRIBUTION—INHALATION AEROSOLS, SPRAYS, AND POWDERS USP41–NF36 6327 1-Mar-2018 USP42–NF37 Second Supplement to USP41–NF36 Figure 6: Change
Boquilla del Inhalador
to:
Inhaler Mouthpiece
AND
Change
Tubo de Admisión
to:
Induction Port
AND
Change
Cono de Ingreso
to:
Entrance Cone
<601> INHALATION AND NASAL DRUG PRODUCTS—AEROSOLS, SPRAYS, AND POWDERS—PERFORMANCE QUALITY TESTS C. AERODYNAMIC SIZE DISTRIBUTION—INHALATION AEROSOLS, SPRAYS, AND POWDERS USP38–NF33 388 1-Dec-2015 USP40–NF35 Second Supplement to USP39–NF34 Line 13 of paragraph 2 of C.3 Apparatus 2 for Inhalation Powders—Marple Miller Impactor/C.3.1 Design—Apparatus 2: Change
Adjust the timer controlling the operation of the two-way solenoid valve so that it opens this valve for a duration of T seconds as determined during… Read More
<603> TOPICAL AEROSOLS DELIVERED-DOSE UNIFORMITY USP40–NF35 499 1-Jun-2017 USP41–NF36 USP41–NF36 Line 2: Change
proceed as directed in the test for Delivered Dose Uniformity in Metered-Dose Inhalers and Dry Powder Inhalers, as described in <601>,
to:
proceed as directed in Inhalation and Nasal Drug Products: Aerosols, Sprays, and Powders—Performance Quality… Read More
<621> CHROMATOGRAPHY SYSTEM SUITABILITY/Stationary Phase USP35–NF30 258 1-Feb-2013 USP37–NF32 Second Supplement to USP36–NF31 Line 3 of Flow Rate (HPLC): Change
Read More
<621> CHROMATOGRAPHY ADJUSTMENT OF CHROMATOGRAPHIC CONDITIONS USPNF Online Online 1-Dec-2022 NA NA In Liquid Chromatography: Isocratic Elution/Injection volume: Change
Result = (Vinj2 = Vinj1 (L2 dc22 )/(L1… Read More
<621> CHROMATOGRAPHY ADJUSTMENT OF CHROMATOGRAPHIC CONDITIONS USPNF Online Online 1-Dec-2022 NA NA In Liquid Chromatography: Isocratic Elution/Injection volume: Change
L2 = internal diameter of the column used (mm)
dc1 = particle size indicated in the monograph (µm)
dc2 =… Read More
<621> CHROMATOGRAPHY SYSTEM SUITABILITY USPNF Online Online 1-Dec-2022 NA NA Change
System Repeatability—Assay of an Active Substance or an Excipient
to:
System Repeatability
<631> COLOR AND ACHROMICITY METHOD II: INSTRUMENTAL (QUANTITATIVE) ASSESSMENT OF COLOR AND COLOR MATCHES USPNF Online Online 1-Dec-2023 NA NA In Table 5: Change
Sum 98.809 100.000 107.307
White point 98.811 100.000 107.304
to:
Sum 94.809 100.000 107.307
White point 94.811 100.000 107.304
<643> TOTAL ORGANIC CARBON PROCEDURES/2. Sterile Water USPNF 2021 ISSUE 1 Online 1-May-2021 NA NA In Column 2 in Table 2: Change
1,4-Benzoquinone (mL/L)
to:
1,4-Benzoquinone (mg/L)
AND
In Column 2 and 4 in Table 3: Change
Sucrose Concentration (mg/mL)
to:
Sucrose Concentration (mg/L)
<659> PACKAGING AND STORAGE REQUIREMENTS GENERAL DEFINITIONS USP37–NF32 315 1-Dec-2014 USP39–NF34 Second Supplement to USP38–NF33 Line 1 of Single-Dose (see also Injections <1>, Containers for Injections): Change
A single-unit package for an article intended for parenteral administration. Examples of single-dose containers include prefilled syringes, cartridges, fusion-sealed containers, and closure-… Read More
<659> PACKAGING AND STORAGE REQUIREMENTS GENERAL DEFINITIONS/Packaging Definitions Second Supplement to USP43–NF38 Online 1-Dec-2025 NA NA In Light-resistant container: Change
〈661.2〉, Functionality, Spectral Transmission Requirements for Light-Resistant Components and Systems.
to:
〈661.2〉, Functionality Test Method, Spectral Transmission Requirements for Light-… Read More
<659> PACKAGING AND STORAGE REQUIREMENTS GENERAL DEFINITIONS USP38–NF33 447 1-Dec-2015 USP40–NF35 Second Supplement to USP39–NF34 Line 1 of Single-Dose (see also Injections <1>, Containers for Injections): Change
A single-unit package for an article intended for parenteral administration. Examples of single-dose containers include prefilled syringes, cartridges, fusion-sealed containers, and closure-… Read More
<659> PACKAGING AND STORAGE REQUIREMENTS GENERAL DEFINITIONS/Packaging Definitions Second Supplement to USP43–NF38 Online 1-Apr-2021 NA NA In Light-resistant container: Change
〈671〉, Spectral Transmission
to:
〈671〉, Spectral Transmission for Light-Resistant Packaging Components or Systems
<660> Containers—Glass SPECIFIC TESTS/Hydrolytic Resistance/Method First Supplement to USP35–NF30 5150 1-Dec-2012 USP37–NF32 Second Supplement to USP36–NF31 In the Note in line 11 of Titration: Change
Rinse the grains by swirling with three 15-mL portions of Purified Water, and add the washings to the main solution.
to:
Rinse the grains by swirling with three 15-mL portions of Carbon Dioxide-Free Water, and add the washings to the main… Read More
<661.1> PLASTIC MATERIALS OF CONSTRUCTION TEST METHODS USP40–NF35 542 1-Dec-2016 USP41–NF36 Second Supplement to USP40–NF35 Line 1 of Physicochemical Tests/Acidity or Alkalinity/BRP indicator solution: Change
1.0 mg/mL of bromophenol blue,
to:
1.0 mg/mL of bromothymol blue,
AND
Line 3 of Plastic Additives/Polyethylene, Cyclic Olefins, and Polypropylene/Phenolic… Read More
<661.1> PLASTIC MATERIALS OF CONSTRUCTION TEST METHODS/Physicochemical Tests/Absorbance USP39–NF34 493 1-Apr-2016 USP40–NF35 USP40–NF35 Line 3 of Plasticized polyvinyl chloride: Delete
Additionally, for nonplasticized polyvinyl chloride materials only, determine the spectrum between 250 and 330 nm in the alcohol sample associated with Solution S6.
<661.1> PLASTIC MATERIALS OF CONSTRUCTION TEST METHODS USP41–NF36 6403 1-Aug-2018 USP43–NF38 Second Supplement to USP41–NF36 Line 1 of Plastic Additives/Reference solutions/Reference solution I: Change
0.24 mg/mL of USP Plastic Additive 4 RS prepared in the Solvent mixture
to:
0.24 mg/mL of USP Plastic Additive 4 RS prepared in methylene… Read More
<661.1> PLASTIC MATERIALS OF CONSTRUCTION INTRODUCTION First Supplement to USP43–NF38 Online 1-Dec-2020 NA NA Delete
An example of an extractable elements testing strategy is provided in Evaluation of Plastic Packaging Systems and Their Materials of Construction with Respect to Their User Safety Impact 〈1661〉.
<661.1> PLASTIC MATERIALS OF CONSTRUCTION POLYAMIDE 6 First Supplement to USP43–NF38 Online 1-Dec-2020 NA NA In Related Substances/Chromatographic system/Column: Change
0.25-mm × 0.25-µm; phase G25
to:
30-m × 0.25-mm; 0.25-µm phase G25
<661.1> PLASTIC MATERIALS OF CONSTRUCTION SPECIFICATIONS/Polyethylene/Extractable Metals USP39–NF34 493 1-Apr-2016 USP40–NF35 USP40–NF35 Line 1 of Zirconium: Change
1 µg/g.
to:
0.1 µg/g.
<661.1> PLASTIC MATERIALS OF CONSTRUCTION SPECIFICATIONS/Polyethylene Terephthalate and Polyethylene Terephthalate G/Extractable Metals USP39–NF34 493 1-Apr-2016 USP40–NF35 USP40–NF35 Line 1 of Titanium: Change
0.1 µg/g.
to:
1 µg/g.
<661.1> PLASTIC MATERIALS OF CONSTRUCTION TEST METHODS/Tin in Non-Tin-Stabilized Materials USP41–NF36 6403 1-Apr-2018 USP42–NF37 USP42–NF37 Line 3 of Sample solution: Change
If the solution is not colorless, add the sodium sulfate
to:
If the solution is not colorless, add the sodium sulfite
<661.1> PLASTIC MATERIALS OF CONSTRUCTION TEST METHODS/Extractions/Table 3 USP39–NF34 493 1-Apr-2016 USP40–NF35 USP40–NF35 Column 4 of S3 row: Change
Extractable metals: Al, Sb, As, Ba, Cd, Co, Ge, Hg, Mn, Ni, Pb, Ti, V, and Zn
to:
Extractable metals: Al, As, Ba, Cd, Co, Hg, Mn, Ni, Pb, Ti, V, and Zn
<661.1> PLASTIC MATERIALS OF CONSTRUCTION TEST METHODS/Extractions/Table 3 USP39–NF34 493 1-Apr-2016 USP40–NF35 USP40–NF35 Line 1 of footnote b: Change
For nonplasticized polyethylene only.
to:
For polyethylene only.
<661.2> PLASTIC PACKAGING SYSTEMS FOR PHARMACEUTICAL USE SCOPE/Table 1 First Supplement to USP43–NF38 Online 1-Dec-2020 NA NA Change
If light protection is necessaryc
to:
If light protection is necessary
AND
Change Row 11
Chemical Suitability for Use Assessment Risk-based testing Risk-based testing
to:
Chemical Suitability for Use
Assessment Risk-… Read More
<661.2> PLASTIC PACKAGING SYSTEMS FOR PHARMACEUTICAL USE TEST METHODS/Physicochemical Tests/Water Extraction/Acidity or alkalinity USP39–NF34 506 1-Dec-2016 USP41–NF36 Second Supplement to USP40–NF35 Line 2 of Methyl red TS 2: Change
NMT 0.1 mL of 0.02 N hydrochloric acid
to:
NMT 0.1 mL of 0.02 N sodium hydroxide
<661> PLASTIC PACKAGING SYSTEMS AND THEIR MATERIALS OF CONSTRUCTION POLYETHYLENE TEREPHTHALATE BOTTLES AND POLYETHYLENE TEREPHTHALATE G CONTAINERS First Supplement to USP43–NF38 Online 1-Nov-2020 NA NA In Heavy Metals, Total Terephthaloyl Moieties, and Ethylene Glycol/Extracting media: Change
50 percent alcohol: Dilute 125 mL of alcohol with water to 238 mL, and mix.
25 percent alcohol: Dilute 125 mL of 50 percent alcohol… Read More
<670> AUXILIARY PACKAGING COMPONENTS DESICCANTS/Silica Gel/Inorganic Impurities USP39–NF34 510 1-Dec-2016 USP41–NF36 Second Supplement to USP40–NF35 Line 1 of Soluble ionizable salts: Change
(as NaSO3):
to:
(as Na2SO4):
<671> CONTAINERS--PERFORMANCE TESTING MOISTURE VAPOR TRANSMISSION/Packaging System Classification for Multiple-Unit Containers and Unit-Dose Containers for Liquid Oral Dosage Forms/Procedure USP38–NF33 465 1-Apr-2016 USP40–NF35 USP40–NF35 Line 1 of the Equation: Change
[(W1iWT) − (W14iWT) − (WC1WC14)] × 365 × {[100/(W1iWT)] × 14}
to:
[(W1iW Read More
<698> DELIVERABLE VOLUME ACCEPTANCE CRITERIA/For Multiple-Unit Containers First Supplement to USP35–NF30 5154 1-Oct-2012 USP37–NF32 First Supplement to USP36–NF31 Figure 1, right branch, left box: Change
Volume of 1 more containers is less than 95% LV
to:
Volume of 1 or more containers is less than 95% LV
<711> DISSOLUTION INTERPRETATION/Immediate-Release Dosage Forms/Immediate-Release Dosage Forms Pooled Sample USP39–NF34 540 1-Apr-2016 USP40–NF35 USP40–NF35 Row 3 of Column 1 of Acceptance Table for a Pooled Sample: Change
S1
to:
S2
AND
Row 4 of Column 1 of Acceptance Table for a Pooled Sample: Change
S1
to:
S3