BRIEFING

 〈915〉 Measurement of Structural Strength of Semisolids by Penetrometry. This proposal is based on the version of the chapter official as of December 1, 2023. It is proposed to update Figure 2, which shows the standard cone used to measure the structural strength of semisolids by penetrometry. The current Figure 2 was adapted, with permission, from Pharmeuropa, Vol. 9, No. 8, July 2019, for inclusion in this chapter and Measurement of Yield Stress of Semisolids 〈1912〉. However, this figure was revised in European Pharmacopoeia 11.8, with an implementation date of July 1, 2024. The updated dimensions, in millimeters, now align—though with higher tolerances—to the applicable ASTM D0217 standard. The Material Physical Properties Characterization Expert Committee has requested updates to the standard cone figure in this chapter and 〈1912〉. The European Directorate for the Quality of Medicines and HealthCare (EDQM) has granted written permission to use and adapt the cone for inclusion in this chapter and 〈1912〉.

 Additionally, minor editorial changes have been made to update the chapter to current USP style.

 (GCMPP: A. Hernandez-Cardoso)

 Case ID—SUB-3290