EDQM FAQs
No expiry date is assigned to EDQM Reference Standards. However, they are monitored regularly. The user must ensure that the EDQM Reference Standard is valid at the time of use by checking the Batch Validity Statement (BVS) available from the Ph. Eur. Reference Standards Database.
It is recommended to purchase only a sufficient amount for immediate requirements and use. Once a container has been opened, the stability of its content is not guaranteed.