USP Releases New Proposed Monographs

ROCKVILLE, Md.The U.S. Pharmacopeia (USP) announced 11 new proposed monographs for dietary supplements, available for public notice and comment. Six turmeric-related monographs and three soy isoflavone monographs appeared in Pharmacopeial Forum (PF) 33(6); these are Turmeric, Powdered Turmeric, Powdered Turmeric Extract, Curcuminoids, Curcuminoids Capsules, Curcuminoids Tablets, Soy Isoflavones Extract, Soy Isoflavones Capsules, and Soy Isoflavones Tablets. Two monographs for single ingredient amino acid formulations, arginine capsules and arginine tablets, also appeared in PF 33(6). The proposed monographs contain specific and validated analytical methods to help ensure product identity.