Science of quality
Scientific expertise and advancement are at the core of USP's work to develop quality standards and are the foundation of all our related activities and programs that help assure the quality and safety of medicines, dietary supplements and foods around the world.
Learn how we're working to protect patients through science.
Managing diabetes through quality insulin
Everyone should be able to trust the quality of their insulin. USP is part of the safety net that makes that trust possible.
Vitamin and supplement quality
Dietary supplements and vitamins aren’t regulated like medicines. Here’s how to tell what you’re buying is quality.
Explore more about USP's science of quality
USP Biologics
USP quality standards serve as the foundation for a robust safety network that assists manufacturers by increasing predictability and reliability and preserving the integrity of the global supply chain.
Reference standards and monographs
Developing Monographs and Reference Standards is a collaborative process between USP, manufacturers and expert committees made up of volunteers from industry, health care practitioners, academia and government.
Healthcare quality and safety
We help build the safety net across the drug industry and healthcare system, establishing standards to help ensure medicine is of the highest quality from the time it's manufactured until the moment someone takes it.