ASTM Committee E18 on Sensory Evaluation of Materials and Products is currently working on a proposed new standard that outlines the experience and education necessary to become a sensory professional. The proposed standard, WK7661, is tentatively titled Guide for Sensory Proficiency, and is under the jurisdiction of Subcommittee E18.05 on Sensory Applications General -- General.

According to Carolyn Corbett, CSS/Datatelligence, the proposed standard will cover education requirements (including continuing education), as well as a list of items a sensory professional should understand. Corbett says that the proposed standard will be a guide for sensory professionals, as well as for companies that need to hire sensory professionals.

For more information, enter "WK7661" in the site search box on the home page of the ASTM Web site (www.astm.org).

For further technical information, contact Carolyn Corbett, vice president, sensory, CSS/Datatelligence, Ormond Beach, Fla. (phone: 386/677-5644, ex. 225; carolyncorbett@cssdatatelligence.com). Committee E18 meets Oct. 23-28, in Washington, D.C. For membership or meeting details, contact Scott Orthey, ASTM International (phone: 610/832-9730; sorthey@astm.org).

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