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ASTM International has hired Charles P. Rutherford, II, of CPR Squared, Inc., as a technical consultant to support standards development and related activities for the organization’s cannabis committee ( D37 ). Rutherford will create an outreach strategy to: engage more cannabis-related organizations and networks, liaise with existing standardization activities, help prioritize and strategize a…, Standardization News., Also, watch this video on the cannabis committee ., 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 #10709
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Today, global standards organization ASTM International and the Canadian Hemp Trade Alliance (CHTA) announced a Memorandum of Understanding to work together on standards for the cannabis industry. Under the agreement, ASTM International’s cannabis committee ( D37 ) will coordinate standards development activities for global cannabis and hemp industries, while CHTA will participate in the process…, About the Canadian Hemp Trade Alliance (CHTA), The CHTA is a national organization that promotes Canadian hemp and hemp products globally. Established in 2003, the Alliance represents those involved in Canada’s hemp industry. Members include farmers, processors, manufacturers, researchers, entrepreneurs and marketers. The key functions of the Alliance are to disseminate information, promote the use of nutritional and industrial hemp, and…, About ASTM International, Committed to serving global societal needs, ASTM International positively impacts public health and safety, consumer confidence, and overall quality of life. We integrate consensus standards – developed with our international membership of volunteer technical experts – and innovative services to improve lives… Helping our world work better. , Media Inquiries:, ASTM International: Dan Bergels, tel +1.610.832.9602; dbergels@astm.org CHTA: Ted Haney, tel +1.403.819.1647; ted@hemptrade.ca Release #10688
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Today, global standards organization ASTM International and the International Cannabis and Cannabinoids Institute (ICCI) announced a Memorandum of Understanding to work together on standards for the cannabis industry. ICCI is the first Europe-based partner for ASTM International’s cannabis committee, which has grown to more than 500 members worldwide in its first two years. Under the agreement,…, About International Cannabis and Cannabinoids Institute (ICCI), ICCI (International Cannabis and Cannabinoids Institute) was established as a joint project of patient organizations, Czech scientific societies and investment firm Dioscorides Global Holdings. Main headquarters are in Prague and as a so-called "center of excellence" cooperates for example with Charles University, the Czech Technical University, the Czech University of Life Sciences in Prague,…, About ASTM International, Committed to serving global societal needs, ASTM International positively impacts public health and safety, consumer confidence, and overall quality of life. We integrate consensus standards – developed with our international membership of volunteer technical experts – and innovative services to improve lives… Helping our world work better. , Media Inquiries:, Nathan Osburn, tel +1.610.832.9603; nosburn@astm.org Release #10661
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ASTM International’s bioenergy and industrial-chemicals-from-biomass committee ( E48 ) is creating a standard that will help companies that produce biofuel using – in part – kernel fiber. This fiber was approved as a “cellulosic feedstock” by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency in 2014. As such, renewable biofuel that is produced using kernel fiber as a feedstock can qualify as cellulosic…, Media Inquiries:, Dan Bergels, tel +1.610.832.9602; dbergels@astm.org, Committee Contact:, Brian Milewski, tel +1.610.832.9619; bmilewski@astm.org Release #10634
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Members of the ASTM International cannabis committee ( D37 ) are proposing two guides for cannabis sampling procedures in an effort to ultimately improve consumer safety. The guides cover concentrates, extracts, and other cannabis-infused products (WK64646) as well as harvest lots and usable cannabis products (WK64336). Members say the new standards will provide sampling procedures critical in…, 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 #10629
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Members of the ASTM International cannabis committee ( D37 ) are proposing a standard for managing and implementing what are called “hazard analysis critical control points” (HACCP) systems for cannabis processing. HACCP systems are already used in the food industry to prevent, control, or reduce to an acceptable level potential hazards to consumers. “These systems can apply to manufacturing…, 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 #10627
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ASTM International’s cannabis committee ( D37 ) is developing a guide for quality management systems (QMS) that provide a framework for organizations dealing with cannabis consumer products. The standard ( WK61355 ) provides a guideline to show an organization’s ability to provide cannabis-related products or services that meet consumer safety standards along with local and state regulatory…, 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 #10617
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A new ASTM International subcommittee will focus on industrial hemp. The group (D37.07) will be part of ASTM’s newly formed cannabis committee ( D37 ). According to organizers, the subcommittee plans to develop practices and guides relevant to industrial hemp, a variety of the cannabis sativa plant species. Industrial hemp is used for many applications including food, natural health products,…, 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 #10608
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ASTM International’s cannabis committee (D37) is working to develop a voluntary standardized practice ( WK63546 ) that will outline how producers can respond when products need to be recalled or removed from the market. ASTM International member Cary Black, a consultant at Orion GMP, notes that many cannabis products are designed for human consumption, so product safety and quality are critical…, 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 #10589
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A new guide proposed by ASTM International’s cannabis committee (D37) will help organizations in the industry to develop their own internal Corrective Action/Preventive Action (CAPA) processes and procedures. CAPA systems are a key part of quality management, according to committee members. Specifically, CAPA systems focus on investigating, understanding, and correcting discrepancies to prevent…, 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 #10586