Botanical ID Methodology Tests (Classroom)

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Course Description
This course offers an overview of the botanical identification methodologies codified in the USP General Chapters <563> Identification of Articles of Botanical Origin, <202> Identification of Fixed Oils by Thin Layer Chromatography and <203> HPTLC Procedure for Identification of Articles of Botanical Origin, and in USP monographs for botanical articles. The content of these chapters and their application to botanical identification will be discussed, and the USP philosophy of comprehensive evaluation of the botanical article quality, stemming from orthogonality of different identification methodologies, will be presented. Importance of macroscopic and microscopic assessments will be highlighted. Numerous USP monograph examples and case studies in which incomplete compendial evaluation could invite adulteration will be examined.

Objectives
Upon completion of this course, you will be able to:

  • Recognize the importance of implementing the procedures exactly as specified in the monographs to guarantee reliable identification of botanical articles
  • Describe the requirements for testing botanical articles, such as HPTLC and HPLC
  • Ensure that the system suitability tests satisfy the Acceptance Criteria
  • Ensure proper use of USP Reference Standards for botanical identification
  • Appropriately judge the results of the ID tests
  • Identify the critical variables that may affect the test outcome
  • Determine whether the outcomes meet the Acceptance Criteria

    • Who Should Participate

    • Quality control personnel (manufacturers of botanical ingredients, and dietary supplements)
    • Contract labs (testing services) technicians
    • Chemists
    • Quality assurance personnel
    • Laboratory supervisors
    • QC and QA managers
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