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In light of COVID-19 (coronavirus) and ongoing safety concerns for members and staff, ASTM International announced today that the November and December Committee Week meetings in Atlanta, GA, are now transitioning to all virtual. These decisions were based on several factors, including, but not limited to: Input from ASTM International members whose organizations are increasingly concerned with…, Media Inquiries:, Dan Bergels, tel +1.610.832.9602; dbergels@astm.org Release #11305 ###
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ASTM International’s autonomy design and operations in aviation administrative committee (AC377) is hosting the 2nd Annual ASTM Autonomy in Aviation Symposium, October 19, 2021, to be held at the Santa Clara Marriott (Santa Clara, California, USA). The objective of the symposium is to facilitate discussions on standards development for aviation autonomy while bringing forward perspectives from…, Media Inquiries:, Jaime Martorana, tel +1.610.832.9796; jmartorana@astm.org Release #11289 ###
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In light of COVID-19 (coronavirus) and ongoing safety concerns for members and staff, ASTM International announced today that the October Committee Week meetings in Atlanta, GA, are now transitioning to all virtual. These decisions were based on several factors, including, but not limited to: Input from ASTM International members whose organizations are increasingly concerned with travel; Most…, Media Inquiries:, Jaime Martorana, tel +1.610.832.9796; jmartorana@astm.org Release #11284 ###
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Representatives from global standards organizations ASTM International and the European Organization for Civil Aviation Equipment (EUROCAE) have signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU). The agreement will foster information exchange and cooperation in the aviation and aerospace sectors aiming to reduce duplication of efforts and to promote harmonization, interoperability, and compatibility of…, About EUROCAE, EUROCAE develops high-quality aviation standards, which are built upon the expertise of more than 3500 highly skilled experts nominated by EUROCAE´s 360 European and global members. EUROCAE standards are referenced by all major European and international regulators and are therefore actively contributing to a safe, efficient and sustainable aviation. , 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., ASTM Media Contact:, Dan Bergels, tel +1.610.832.9602; dbergels@astm.org , EUROCAE Media Contact, : Anna van Groote, tel +33.1.49.19.71; anna.vongroote@eurocae.net Release #11283 ###
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An ASTM International standard for flame mitigation devices on disposable fuel containers, published by the consumer products committee ( F15 ), is being proposed as a National Standard of Canada (NSC). The standard, F3429/F3429M , is being proposed as a National Standard of Canada under the auspices of the Standards Council of Canada, of which ASTM International is accredited. The Canadian…, Media Inquiries:, Jaime Martorana, tel +1.610.832.9796; jmartorana@astm.org, Committee Contact:, Molly Lynyak, tel +1.610.832.9743; mlynyak@astm.org Release #11256 ###
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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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ASTM International presented its top annual award – the Award of Merit – to Carol Pollack-Nelson, Ph.D., owner and human factors psychologist for Independent Safety Consulting (Rockville, Maryland, USA), for her contributions to the consumer products committee ( F15 ). The prestigious award, which includes the accompanying title of fellow, is ASTM’s highest recognition for distinguished service…, Media Inquiries:, Jaime Martorana, tel +1.610.832.9796; jmartorana@astm.org Release #11233 ###
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ASTM International’s consumer products committee ( F15 ) has revised its standard consumer safety performance specification for playground equipment for public use. The revisions address several developments in the playground equipment industry while providing clarification on industry terms and designations. Specifically, the revisions to the standard, soon to be published as F1487, include…, Media Inquiries:, Jaime Martorana, tel +1.610.832.9796; jmartorana@astm.org, Committee Contact:, Molly Lynyak, tel +1.610.832.9743; mlynyak@astm.org Release #11226 ###
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A new standard specification developed by ASTM International’s consumer products committee ( F15 ) aims to improve the labeling, packaging, and marketing of adult magnet sets containing small, powerful magnets to increase child safety. These magnet sets (with a flux index ≥50 kG 2 mm 2 ) intended for adults are currently sold without guidance as to appropriate marketing practices and warnings.…, Media Inquiries:, Jaime Martorana, tel +1.610.832.9796; jmartorana@astm.org, Committee Contact:, Molly Lynyak, tel +1.610.832.9743; mlynyak@astm.org Release #11193 ###
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ASTM International’s consumer products committee ( F15 ) has approved a new standard for child safety locks and latches for use with cabinet doors and drawers. The standard ( F3492 ) covers safety requirements, test methods, and warnings for child safety locks and latches intended to be installed by consumers to the interior of cabinet doors or drawers to restrict access by children under the…, Media Inquiries:, Jaime Martorana, tel +1.610.832.9796; jmartorana@astm.org , Committee Contact:, Molly Lynyak, tel +1.610.832.9743; mlynyak@astm.org Release #11192 ###