Geneva (November 3, 2025) – SGS, the world’s leading testing, inspection and certification company, is pleased to announce its complimentary webinar, ‘USP665 in Practice: Addressing Industry Questions on Single-Use System Compliance’, taking place on November 20, 2025.
This live session will feature a roundtable discussion hosted by SGS’s leading extractables and leachables (E&L) experts, joined by a special guest from the US Pharmacopeia (USP), Dr. Desmond G. Hunt. Dr. Hunt is USP’s Senior Principal Scientist and a recognized authority in pharmaceutical packaging, particulate matter in dosage forms and storage and transportation practices.
With USP 665 set to become mandatory on May 1, 2026, pharmaceutical and biopharmaceutical manufacturers must prepare to meet new regulatory expectations for plastic components used in single-use and multi-use systems. These requirements place greater emphasis on E&L, making expert guidance essential for regulatory compliance and product safety.
Drawing on decades of experience across hundreds of E&L projects, the panel will tackle the most frequently asked and complex questions raised by manufacturers. This interactive format gives attendees the chance to gain practical insights and engage directly with the experts.
This webinar is ideal for suppliers of single-use systems, pharmaceutical and biopharmaceutical manufacturers, process engineers, pharmacists, production scientists, quality assurance and regulatory affairs professionals, E&L specialists and anyone considering outsourced E&L testing.
Interested parties are advised to register now to gain insights into this hot topic for the pharma sector.
About SGS
SGS is the world’s leading Testing, Inspection and Certification company. We operate a network of over 2,500 laboratories and business facilities across 115 countries, supported by a team of 99,500 dedicated professionals. With over 145 years of service excellence, we combine the precision and accuracy that define Swiss companies to help organizations achieve the highest standards of quality, compliance and sustainability.
Our brand promise – when you need to be sure – underscores our commitment to trust, integrity and reliability, enabling businesses to thrive with confidence. We proudly deliver our expert services through the SGS name and trusted specialized brands, including Brightsight, Bluesign, Maine Pointe and Nutrasource.
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