Testing of Glycerin, Propylene Glycol, Maltitol Solution, Hydrogenated Starch Hydrolysate, Sorbitol Solution, and Other High-Risk Drug Components for Diethylene Glycol and Ethylene Glycol; Guidance for Industry; Availability
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The Food and Drug Administration (FDA, Agency, or we) is announcing the availability of a final guidance for industry entitled "Testing of Glycerin, Propylene Glycol, Maltitol Solution, Hydrogenated Starch Hydrolysate, Sorbitol Solution, and Other High-Risk Drug Components for Diethylene Glycol and Ethylene Glycol." This guidance provides updated recommendations on testing and other activities that will help pharmaceutical manufacturers, repackers, other suppliers, and compounders prevent the use of high-risk drug components, including glycerin, propylene glycol, maltitol solution, hydrogenated starch hydrolysate, and sorbitol solution, that are contaminated with diethylene glycol (DEG) and ethylene glycol (EG). These and other appropriate measures under current good manufacturing practice (CGMP) are vital to prevent incidents of consumer poisoning.
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