The USP 661 regulation is in place to support safety of pharmaceutical packaging, and specifically plastic packaging. The revision process for the plastics packaging chapters of the USP-NF, including USP 661, has been underway for several years. However, if a new material is introduced into an approved package, or if an approved material has changed, the system will have to be re-tested.  

is a premier provider of specialized polymer materials, services and solutions. Barrier technologies that preserve the shelf-life and quality of food, beverages, medicine and other perishable goods through high-performance materials that require less plastic to Work®, and is a founding member of the Alliance to End Plastic Waste. 

is a premier provider of specialized polymer materials, services and solutions. Barrier technologies that preserve the shelf-life and quality of food, beverages, medicine and other perishable goods through high-performance materials that require less plastic to Work®, and is a founding member of the Alliance to End Plastic Waste.

is a premier provider of specialized polymer materials, services and sustainable solutions. Barrier technologies that preserve the shelf-life and quality of food, beverages, medicine and other perishable goods through high-performance materials that require less plastic Plastic Waste

Barrier technologies that preserve the shelf-life and quality of food, beverages, medicine and other perishable goods through high-performance materials that require less plastic Breakthrough technologies that minimize wastewater and improve the recyclability of materials and packaging across a spectrum of end uses Plastic Waste

Barrier technologies that preserve the shelf-life and quality of food, beverages, medicine and other perishable goods through high-performance materials that require less plastic Breakthrough technologies that minimize wastewater and improve the recyclability of materials and packaging across a spectrum of end uses Plastic Waste

is a premier provider of specialized polymer materials, services and solutions. Barrier technologies that preserve the shelf-life and quality of food, beverages, medicine and other perishable goods through high-performance materials that require less plastic to Work®, and is a founding member of the Alliance to End Plastic Waste.

The company adds value to global customers and improves sustainability through formulating materials, such as: Barrier technologies that preserve the shelf-life and quality of food, beverages, medicine and other perishable goods through high-performance materials that require less plastic PolyOne employs approximately 6,900 associates, is certified ACC Responsible Care® and Great Place to Work®, and is a founding member of the Alliance to End Plastic Waste. 

The company adds value to global customers and improves sustainability through formulating materials, such as: Barrier technologies that preserve the shelf-life and quality of food, beverages, medicine and other perishable goods through high-performance materials that require less plastic PolyOne employs approximately 5,600 associates, is certified ACC Responsible Care® and Great Place to Work®, and is a founding member of the Alliance to End Plastic Waste. 

Avient's capstock solutions pair with traditional wood plastic composite (WPC) materials as a substrate for a durable outer layer, resulting in an ultra-low maintenance end product. Available for a variety of applications and uses, including: injection molded accessories, wood plastic composite solutions, outdoor furniture, and co-extruded capstocks. Marine Application Material Solutions