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A proposed standard from ASTM International’s cannabis committee ( D37 ) aims to help ensure product quality and improve consumer safety in the cannabis industry. The standard is being created with support from contributions of the United States Pharmacopeia (USP). A 2020 Journal of Natural Products article by USP and members of its Cannabis Expert Panel, “Cannabis Inflorescence for Medical…, Media Inquiries:, Jaime Martorana, tel +1.610.832.9796; jmartorana@astm.org Release #11247 ###
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Today, global standards organization ASTM International announced plans to host their fall committee week in person, October 3-8, 2021 in Atlanta, Georgia, USA, following a review of pandemic metrics, government guidelines, and member survey results. ASTM International is committed to the health and safety of members and staff. The organization will be closely monitoring the guidelines set by the…, Media Inquiries:, Jaime Martorana, tel +1.610.832.9796; jmartorana@astm.org Release #11244 ###
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Ralph M. Paroli, Ph.D., acting director general for the Metrology Research Center, National Research Council of Canada (NRC), was awarded the 2021 ASTM International William T. Cavanaugh Memorial Award. The Cavanaugh Memorial Award honors W.T. Cavanaugh, CEO of ASTM International from 1970 to 1985, who established ASTM International as the world leader in developing and disseminating voluntary…, Media Inquiries:, Jaime Martorana, tel +1.610.832.9796; jmartorana@astm.org Release #11232 ###
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Today, ASTM International’s cannabis committee ( D37 ) announced a slate of new standards to support cannabis vocations. ASTM also launched a new microsite that will serve as a central resource for all ASTM International cannabis and hemp activities. The new standard guides (soon to be published as D8346, D8348, and D8147) aim to improve the industry by establishing broadly accepted…, Media Inquiries:, Jaime Martorana, tel+1.610.832.9796; jmartorana@astm.org , Committee Contact:, Robert Morgan, tel+1.610.832.9732; rmorgan@astm.org Release #11225 ###
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In light of COVID-19 (coronavirus) and ongoing safety concerns for members and staff, ASTM International announced today that all previously scheduled in-person May and June standards development meetings (including D02 and independent meetings) have been transitioned to all virtual. Last month, ASTM International announced that all April in-person meetings would be transitioned to virtual as…, Media Inquiries:, Jaime Martorana, tel +1.610.832.9796; jmartorana@astm.org Release #11189 ###
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In light of COVID-19 (coronavirus) and ongoing safety concerns for members and staff, ASTM International announced today that all previously scheduled in-person April standards development meetings (including independent meetings) have been canceled. These decisions were based on several factors, including, but not limited to: Continued review of information and recommendations from the U.S.…, Media Inquiries:, Dan Bergels, tel +1.610.832.9796; jmartorana@astm.org Release #11164 ###
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The Safety Equipment Institute (SEI), in cooperation with ASTM International’s cannabis committee (D37), has launched a quality system and facility certification for cannabis and hemp producers. ASTM International has also announced the creation of a new proficiency testing program for water activity in whole hemp flower. “We are excited for this next step in certification for the cannabis and…, Media Inquiries:, Dan Bergels, tel +1.610.832.9602; dbergels@astm.org, Certification Contact:, Tricia Hock, tel +1.703.442.5732; thock@seinet.org Release #11107 ###
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A new standard from ASTM International’s coal and coke committee ( D05 ) covers the determination of the quality of flue gas desulfurization (FGD) solids that are products of processes used to remove sulfur dioxide from exhaust gasses at fossil-fuel power plants and waste incinerators. The new standard, soon to be published as D8339, covers the determination of free moisture, by-product gypsum…, Media Inquiries:, Dan Bergels, tel +1.610.832.9602; dbergels@astm.org , Committee Contact:, Melissa Macinowski, tel +1.610.832.9626; mmarcinowski@astm.org Release #11077 ###
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A proposed ASTM International standard will cover the determination of moisture as water by weight for cannabis flowers and leaves. ASTM’s committee on cannabis ( D37 ) is developing the proposed standard. According to ASTM International member Annie Massey, product specialist at Mettler Toledo, “the test method will outline the proper sample weight, preparation, and analysis techniques; time…, Media Inquiries:, Dan Bergels, tel +1.610.832.9602; dbergels@astm.org , Committee Contact:, Robert Morgan, tel +1.610.832.9732; rmorgan@astm.org Release #11072 ###
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A proposed ASTM International standard would be used to classify cannabis flower vaporizers. ASTM’s cannabis committee ( D37 ) is developing the proposed standard ( WK70326 ). The goal of the proposed standard is to provide clarity to the industry, government, consumer, and the public when it comes to communicating the impacts of different vaporizers technologies on public health and safety.…, Media Inquiries:, Dan Bergels, tel +1.610.832.9602; dbergels@astm.org, Committee Contact:, Robert Morgan, tel +1.610.832.9732; r morgan@astm.org Release #11071 ###