Modernization of USP Packaging Standards for Glass and Elastomeric Components

Glass and elastomeric materials used in packaging systems must be shown to be suitable for their intended applications. To address these issues, USP is revising two existing USP-NF chapters <381> Elastomeric Closure for Injections and <660> Containers−Glass and proposing three new chapters <1381> Evaluation of Elastomeric Components Used in Pharmaceutical Packaging/Delivery Systems, <382> Elastomeric Closure Functionality in Injectable Pharmaceutical Packaging/Delivery Systems and <1382> Assessment of Elastomeric Closure Functionality in Injectable Pharmaceutical Packaging/Delivery Systems.

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Objectives

This two-day workshop will address the following:

  • Key issues surrounding USP’s requirements for materials of construction for pharmaceutical packaging systems (glass, elastomers, and beyond)
  • USP’s proposed revision to General Chapter <381>
  • Regulatory expectations regarding the suitability of glass components and systems used for pharmaceutical drug products
  • USP’s proposed revision to General Chapter <660>
  • Regulatory expectations regarding the suitability of elastomeric components and systems used for pharmaceutical drug products
  • USP’s proposed General Chapters <1381>, <382> and <1382>

Why Attend?

  • Learn about USP proposals surrounding biocompatibility testing, chemical characterization, and risk-based testing strategies
  • Help shape the future revision of <381> Elastomeric Closure for Injections and <660> Containers−Glass
  • Hear the rationale behind the proposed new chapters, <1381>, <382> and <1382>
  • Help shape the final version of <382>, <1382> and <1381>

Who Should Participate?

  • Research and development scientists, engineers, toxicologists
  • Contract research organizations
  • Contract manufacturing organization
  • Regulatory affairs professionals
  • Quality assurance/quality control professionals

Advanced Release Chapters

Advance Registration Deadline

Advance registration will be available through June 15, 2017. After that date, registration will be available on-site at the USP Meetings Center.

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Pricing Information

Registration is payable by credit card only.  Registration fees for this workshop have been set as follows:

Participant Type

Fee Per Person

Academic/Association Participant

$575

Government Participant

$250

Industry Participant

$675

WebEx/Virtual Participant

$325

Student Participant

$150

Registering Others

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Cancellation and Substitution Policy

Cancellation must be received on or before May 29, 2017 (21 days prior to the event) via email to conferences@usp.org. Refunds will not be issued for cancellations received after this date. There is a $50.00 processing fee on all cancellations. However, it is permissible to send a substitute registrant from your same organization. Substitutions must be submitted in writing via email to conferences@usp.org.

Invitation Letters for Visas

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Registration Questions

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