To successfully bring an Active Pharmaceutical Ingredient (API) to market, many steps must be followed to ensure compliance with governmental regulations. This book is an unparalleled guide to the development, manufacturing, and regulation of the preparation and use of APIs globally. This secoond edition brings readers up-to-date with the quality control regulations for APIs that have been added or amended since the first edition. These updates help ensure that pharmaceutical professionals and drug manufacturers meet the established and required guidelines set forth by the US and international regulatory industries.