IS 16414 : 2015 : Hypromellose (HPMC) Capsule Shells - Specification

ICS 67.220.20 FAD 8

Reaffirmed 2020

1. Scope

This standard covers the requirements and test methods of hard hypromellose (HPMC) capsule shells used for encapsulation of drugs, herbs, nutritional supplementsor similar products.

2. References

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15929 : 2012 Pectin, food grade - Specification

16147 : 2014 Carrageenan, food grade - Specificaion