Packaging and storage— Preserve in tight containers,protected from light.

Labeling— The label states the Latin binomial and,following the official name,the part of the plant source from which the article was derived.

USP Reference standards á11ñ— USP Methyl Caprate RS.USP Methyl Caproate RS.USP Methyl Caprylate RS.USP Methyl Laurate RS.USP Methyl Linoleate RS.USP Methyl Linolenate RS.USP Methyl Myristate RS.USP Methyl Oleate RS.USP Methyl Palmitate RS.USP Methyl Palmitoleate RS.USP Methyl Stearate RS.

Other requirements— It responds to the Identificationtest and meets the requirements for Foreign organic matter,Loss on drying,Total ash,Acid-insoluble ash,Pesticide residues,Heavy metals,Volatile oil content,Microbial enumeration,Content of lipophilic extract,and Content of fatty acidsunder Saw Palmetto.

Expert Committee:(DSB)Dietary Supplements:Botanicals

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