United States Pharmacopeia

What is USP (United States Pharmacopeia)?

USP stands for United States Pharmacopeia. The compendium that defines pharmaceutical-grade water specifications (Purified Water, Water for Injection). RO is a primary stage in any USP-water plant.

FDA
The U.S. regulator that sets food-contact and drug-water purity standards. Hi-Tech residential and food-grade elements use FDA-listed materials.
EHEDG
A European industry consortium that publishes hygienic design guidelines for food-contact equipment. The reference for sanitary RO trains in EU food plants.
Ph. Eur
The European counterpart of USP — defines water purity grades for pharmaceutical manufacturing in the EU and EEA.

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