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Reference materials from the National Institutes for Food and Drug Control (NIFDC)

1. Definition and Significance of NIFDC Reference Standards

NIFDC reference standards are specialized materials prepared, characterized, and supplied by the National Institutes for Food and Drug Control (NIFDC) under China’s State Drug Administration. As a WHO-designated Collaborating Centre for Drug Quality Assurance, NIFDC’s standards are integral to national drug regulations. They serve as authoritative benchmarks for:

  • Drug identification: Distinguishing genuine vs. counterfeit products.
  • Purity and content analysis: Quantifying active ingredients and impurities.
  • Instrument calibration: Validating HPLC, GC-MS, and spectrophotometer performance.

These standards align with both ChP and international pharmacopeias (USP, EP), bridging global quality requirements.


2. Categories and Sources

NIFDC reference materials cover three core domains:

  • Chemical drugs: e.g., impurity standards, residual solvent kits.
  • Biopharmaceuticals: e.g., peptide/protein reference materials.
  • Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM): e.g., herbal authentication markers.

Sources:

  • Domestic development: Rigorously validated in NIFDC’s ISO 17025-accredited labs.
  • International collaboration: Cross-certified with USP, EP, and WHO standards.

3. Preparation and Characterization

NIFDC’s production follows a strict protocol:

  1. Method design: Based on ChP, WHO guidelines, and ICH Q4B.
  2. Material synthesis: High-purity raw materials processed via advanced chromatography (e.g., preparative HPLC).
  3. Characterization: Multi-laboratory validation using NMR, mass spectrometry, and thermal analysis.
  4. Stability testing: Accelerated aging studies to ensure 5-10-year shelf life.

Key metrics: Purity (≥98%), uncertainty (<0.5%), and traceability (ISO 17034).


4. Applications and Best Practices

Applications:

  • Pharmaceutical R&D: Impurity profiling for ANDA/NDA submissions.
  • GMP compliance: Batch release testing for APIs and finished products.
  • Regulatory audits: Supporting NMPA, FDA, and EMA inspections.

Usage guidelines:

  • Storage: -20°C for biologics; room temperature for chemical standards.
  • Calibration: Revalidate every 6 months or per method lifecycle.
  • Documentation: Lot-specific COA (Certificate of Analysis) available online.

Supplementary Information
For technical queries or custom reference standard requests, contact Hengyuan Fine Chemical.


Henyuan Fine Chemical is a leading Chinese supplier specializing in pharmaceutical and biological testing fields. As an authorized distributor of the PCL (Purechemland) product series, the company operates directly from manufacturers, serving pharmaceutical enterprises, research institutions, and third-party testing platforms.

Hengyuan Fine Chemical provides 3,000-4,000 types of NIFDC (National Institutes for Food and Drug Control) reference standards, covering chemical drugs, biologics, traditional Chinese medicines, and medical devices. All products are directly supplied or authorized by the China National Institutes for Food and Drug Control (NIFDC), strictly adhering to the Chinese Pharmacopoeia and international testing standards (e.g., USP, EP). The PCL series implements a full-process quality control system spanning cold-chain storage, precision packaging, and quality validation, ensuring the stability and traceability of reference materials. Additionally, the company offers customized solutions and technical consulting services to enhance clients' drug R&D efficiency, production compliance, and testing credibility, solidifying its position as a trusted industry benchmark for standardized services.


Product Number Image Product Name CAS No. Molecular Formula
Product Number:100927 7-epi-paclitaxel (paclitaxel impurity III) Product Name:7-epi-paclitaxel (paclitaxel impurity III) CAS No.:105454-04-4 Molecular Formula:
Product Number:100926 Triacontinine (Paclitaxel impurity I) Product Name:Triacontinine (Paclitaxel impurity I) CAS No.:71610-00-9 Molecular Formula:
Product Number:100925 7-epi-10-deacetylpaclitaxel (paclitaxel impurity II) Product Name:7-epi-10-deacetylpaclitaxel (paclitaxel impurity II) CAS No.:78454-17-8 Molecular Formula:
Product Number:100923 Matemacrolate Product Name:Matemacrolate CAS No.:100923-N/A Molecular Formula:
Product Number:100922 Phenelzine hydrochloride Product Name:Phenelzine hydrochloride CAS No.:100922-N/A Molecular Formula:
Product Number:100910 Haloperidol hydrochloride Product Name:Haloperidol hydrochloride CAS No.:100910-N/A Molecular Formula:
Product Number:100918 Adapalene Product Name:Adapalene CAS No.:106685-40-9 Molecular Formula:
Product Number:100917 Pantethine Product Name:Pantethine CAS No.:100917-N/A Molecular Formula:
Product Number:100913 imipramine Product Name:imipramine CAS No.:100913-N/A Molecular Formula:
Product Number:100912 Melitricin hydrochloride Product Name:Melitricin hydrochloride CAS No.:100912-N/A Molecular Formula:
Product Number:100911 Sodium lactate Product Name:Sodium lactate CAS No.:72-17-3 Molecular Formula:
Product Number:100919 Desloratadine Product Name:Desloratadine CAS No.:100643-71-8 Molecular Formula:
Product Number:171285 Propofol impurity II (2,6-diisopropyl-1,4-benzoquinone) Product Name:Propofol impurity II (2,6-diisopropyl-1,4-benzoquinone) CAS No.:1988-11-0 Molecular Formula:
Product Number:171286 Flurazepam hydrochloride impurity I (7-chloro-5-(2-fluorophenyl)-1,3-dihydro-2H-1,4-benzodiazepin-2-one) Product Name:Flurazepam hydrochloride impurity I (7-chloro-5-(2-fluorophenyl)-1,3-dihydro-2H-1,4-benzodiazepin-2-one) CAS No.:# Molecular Formula:
Product Number:100942 Fosinopril sodium Product Name:Fosinopril sodium CAS No.:88889-14-9 Molecular Formula:
Product Number:171287 Flurazepam hydrochloride impurity II (5-chloro-2-(2-diethylaminoethylamino)-2'-fluorobenzophenone hydrochloride) Product Name:Flurazepam hydrochloride impurity II (5-chloro-2-(2-diethylaminoethylamino)-2'-fluorobenzophenone hydrochloride) CAS No.:# Molecular Formula:
Product Number:100941 Epiflavone Product Name:Epiflavone CAS No.:35212-22-7 Molecular Formula:
Product Number:171288 Butorphanol tartrate Product Name:Butorphanol tartrate CAS No.:# Molecular Formula:
Product Number:171281 Aripiprazole impurity II (7-[4-[4-(2,3-dichlorophenyl)-1-piperazinyl]butoxy]quinolone) Product Name:Aripiprazole impurity II (7-[4-[4-(2,3-dichlorophenyl)-1-piperazinyl]butoxy]quinolone) CAS No.:# Molecular Formula:
Product Number:171282 Remifentanil hydrochloride impurity II (4-(methoxycarbonyl)-4-(N-phenyl-N-propionylamino)-1-piperidine oxalate) Product Name:Remifentanil hydrochloride impurity II (4-(methoxycarbonyl)-4-(N-phenyl-N-propionylamino)-1-piperidine oxalate) CAS No.:# Molecular Formula:
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