Horacio Pappa is a Senior Director of General Chapters Department of Science Division of United States Pharmacopeia (USP). Direct correspondence to: exb@usp.org
Spectroscopy and Spectroscopic Analytical Techniques in the United States Pharmacopeia–National Formulary (USP–NF)
The United States Pharmacopeia–National Formulary (USP–NF) has contributed to ensuring the quality of dietary supplements, foods, and medicines for more than 200 years. This overview explains the use of vibrational spectroscopy techniques in meeting USP–NF requirements and how the information is organized.