What Type of Testing Is Done by the U

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Essay

What type of testing is done by the U.S. Pharmacopeia to assure the quality and safety of certain vitamin and mineral supplements?

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Definitions:

Due Diligence

The investigation or exercise of care that a reasonable business or person is normally expected to take before entering into an agreement or transaction with another party.

Early-Stage Financing

A stage of financing that involves larger funds provided for companies that have a team in place and a product or service tested or piloted, but have little or no revenue.

Seed-Stage Financing

A stage of financing in which small or modest amounts of capital are provided to entrepreneurs to prove a concept.

Venture Capitalist

An investor who provides capital to startup companies and small businesses with perceived long-term growth potential in exchange for an equity stake.