USP–NF chemicals. What does USP grade & NF grade chemicals mean?

What is USP?

The USP–NF is a combination of the United States Pharmacopeia (USP) and the National Formulary (NF). It contains standards for medicines, dosage forms, drug substances, excipients, biologics, compounded preparations, medical devices, dietary supplements, and other therapeutics. USP establishes primary standards for ensuring quality in pharmaceutical development & manufacturing. USP Reference Standards are rigorously tested and evaluated by multiple independent commercial, regulatory, and academic laboratories to confirm accuracy and reproducibility


USP–NF graded chemicals are used for for Scientists, professionals, and students working in or with

Pharmaceuticals—prescription and nonprescription drugs
Biological and biotechnology products
Blood and blood products
Compounded preparations
Cosmetics
Dietary supplements
Excipients/other drug ingredients
Medical devices
Medical gases
Medical libraries
Pharmacies
Schools of medicine and pharmacy
Veterinary drugs

What is USP Grade?

USP Grade means that a product meets all of the requirements as contained in the USP monograph for that product and is manufactured in a cGMP compliant facility. If there is no USP monograph, a material cannot be labeled as USP Grade.

What is NF Grade?

NF Grade means that a product meets all of the requirements as contained in the NF monograph for that product and is produced in a cGMP compliant facility. If there is no NF monograph, a material cannot be labeled as NF Grade.