ICH and USP Agree to Harmonize Metal Impurity Limits
This article was originally published in The Gold Sheet
Executive Summary
ICH and USP have announced plans to harmonize their limits in pharmaceuticals for elemental impurities like arsenic, lead, cadmium and mercury. An ICH Q3D Step 4 guideline that sets these limits is imminent.
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