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ASTM International’s committee on pesticides, antimicrobials, and alternative control agents (E35) is developing a standard (WK64329) for wipes that detect , Bacillus anthracis , spores, a biological threat agent that can infect people with anthrax. ASTM International member Laura Rose, a microbiologist at the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, notes that , Bacillus anthracis , is a “biosafety level 3 pathogen” that infects some livestock naturally but can cause severe illness in humans. The proposed standard is a laboratory test method for processing wipes or sponges used to collect samples from surfaces that have potentially been contaminated with the spores. “ The method specifies how best to get the spores off the sponges and into a liquid, which can then be…, B. anthracis , contamination event, and assist in developing methods to quantify and detect other microorganisms in the environment. She notes that researchers interested in evaluating the efficiency and sensitivity of various sampling materials or tools could find the proposed standard useful. This effort directly relates to the United Nations Sustainable Development Goal #3 on good health and well-being. …, Bacillus anthracis, , according to Rose. Anyone is welcome to join in the development of these standards. Become a member at www.astm.org/JOIN . The next meeting of ASTM International’s pesticides, antimicrobials, and alternative control agents committee is Oct. 22-25 in Houston, Texas (USA). , 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 #10873
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Two proposed ASTM International standards aim to help manufacturers more easily use seamless copper-iron tubes in air conditioning and refrigeration (ACR) systems that use carbon dioxide. Supermarkets, cold storage facilities, ice rinks, mobile A/C systems and more could benefit, according to members of the copper and copper alloys committee ( B05 ). According to member Florian Hudelmaier,…, 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:, Dan Bergels, tel +1.610.832.9602; dbergels@astm.org, Committee Contact:, Jennifer Rodgers, tel +1.610.832.9694; jrodgers@astm.org Release #10847
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ASTM International’s cannabis committee ( D37 ) is developing a standard to analyze terpenes and cannabinoids in cannabis and cannabis extracts (WK68772). This standard could help producers improve product quality, according to committee members. According to ASTM International member Randall Shearer, the proposed standard uses gas chromatography to help hemp extractors: determine efficiency of…
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Members of ASTM International’s cannabis committee ( D37 ) have proposed a standard aimed at more quickly determining cannabinoid concentrations (e.g., THC, CBD) in plant material and extracted oils (WK68574). The test leverages an established, widely accepted technique called near-infrared spectroscopy (NIR) that has been used to test chemicals, pharmaceuticals, and food. NIR could help measure…
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Members of ASTM International’s cannabis committee ( D37 ) have proposed a new standard aimed at helping prepare land used for cannabis cultivation for cannabidiol (CBD) extraction (WK68531). This standard will cover soil conditions and testing, necessary equipment and tools, and the impact of groundwater levels. “Creating a standard to ensure land is properly prepared for the cultivation of…
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A new ASTM International standard aims to support quality in the cannabis industry through what is known as the corrective action/preventive action (CAPA) concept. The new standard (soon to be published as D8229) was developed by the organization’s cannabis committee ( D37 ). According to ASTM International member Kathleen May of MP Consulting, LLC, CAPA focuses on preventing quality issues as…, 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 #10821
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On Friday, at the request of the U.S. Food and Drug Administration, global standards developer ASTM International testified at the FDA’s public hearing on scientific data and info about cannabis products. Robert Morgan, director of technical committee operations and staff manager for the ASTM International committee on cannabis ( D37 ), testified about ASTM’s consensus-driven efforts to develop…, Media Inquiries:, Dan Bergels, tel +1.610.832.9602; dbergels@astm.org Release #10805
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Rory Montgomery, former quality assurance manager with Revere Copper Products, Inc., in Rome, New York, USA, was honored with the Copper Club Award by the ASTM International committee on copper and copper alloys ( B05 ). Montgomery was honored for his outstanding service to the committee and for standardization through consistent leadership on chemical analysis methods and high-quality technical…, Media Inquiries:, Dan Bergels, tel +1.610.832.9602; dbergels@astm.org Release #10786
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ASTM International’s committee on pesticides, antimicrobials, and alternative control agents ( E35 ) presented its top annual award – the Award of Merit – to John A. Mitchell, Ph.D., consultant, Wordsmith Scientific and Regulatory, LLC, in Bozeman, Montana, USA. The prestigious award, which includes the accompanying title of fellow, is ASTM’s highest recognition for individual contributions to…, Media Inquiries:, Dan Bergels, tel+1.610.832.9602; dbergels@astm.org, , Release #10782
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ASTM International’s committee on copper and copper alloys ( B05 ) presented its top annual award – the Award of Merit – to Horace Pops, president of Horace Pops Consulting, Inc., Fort Wayne, Indiana, USA. The prestigious award, which includes the accompanying title of fellow, is ASTM’s highest recognition for individual contributions to developing standards. The committee honored Pops for…, Media Inquiries:, Dan Bergels, tel+1.610.832.9602; dbergels@astm.org, , Release #10777