BRIEFING

 〈1662〉 Materials and Manufacturing Processes for Metallic Packaging Systems. A previous proposal for this new general chapter was published in PF 50(4) [Jul.–Aug. 2024]. This chapter is intended to support the new general test chapter, Metallic Packaging Systems and Their Materials and Components 〈662〉, by providing information on the materials of construction, manufacture, and processing of metallic packaging containers used in pharmaceutical packaging/delivery systems for inhalation, nasal, topical, mucosal, and oral dosage forms.

 No revisions are being proposed based on the PF 50(4) proposal, but the General Chapters—Packaging and Distribution Expert Committee has requested that it be republished along with 〈662〉 to give stakeholders another opportunity to provide feedback.

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

 (GCPD: D. Hunt)

 Case ID—SUB-2307