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ASTM International’s consumer products committee ( F15 ) has approved a new subcommittee to develop standards for adult sexual products. The subcommittee will begin its work by developing a consumer safety specification for such products. According to ASTM member David Simonson, an increasing number of incidents associated with the use of adult products has led to the need for standards. “The…, Media Inquiries:, Dan Bergels, tel +1.610.832.9602; dbergels@astm.org, Committee Contact:, Molly Lynyak, tel +1.610.832.9743; mlynyak@astm.org Release #11566 ###
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ASTM International’s consumer products committee (F15) withdrew its standard for infant inclined sleep products (F3118). After discussing the continued need for the standard in recent meetings and a pending rule by the US Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), the committee agreed to ballot the standard for withdrawal. Since the ballot, the CPSC’s Infant Sleep Products final rule went into…, Media Inquiries:, Dan Bergels, tel +1.610.832.9602; dbergels@astm.org, Committee Contact:, Molly Lynyak, tel +1.610.832.9743; mlynyak@astm.org Release #11538 ###
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A new ASTM International subcommittee will develop standards on per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) that are present in consumer products. PFAS are a group of chemicals that are used to make fluoropolymer coatings and products that resist heat, oil, stains, grease and water. The new subcommittee on per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (F15.81) will operate under the jurisdiction of ASTM’s…, Media Inquiries:, Dan Bergels, tel +1.610.832.9602; dbergels@astm.org, Committee Contact:, Molly Lynyak, tel +1.610.832.9743; mlynyak@astm.org Release #11530 ###
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ASTM International’s consumer products committee ( F15 ) has revised its safety specification for bassinets and cradles. This standard ( F2194 ) covers performance requirements, test methods, and marking requirements to promote the safe use of bassinets and cradles. According to ASTM member Scott Lewis, the standard has been revised to include a compact bassinet/cradle category. “The new standard…, Media Inquiries:, Dan Bergels, tel +1.610.832.9602; dbergels@astm.org, Committee Contact:, Molly Lynyak, tel +1.610.832.9743; mlynyak@astm.org Release #11527 ###
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ASTM International’s committee on analytical chemistry of metals, ores and related materials ( E01 ) has approved a new standard on documentation and statistical treatments for reference materials. The guidance in the new standard ( E3330 ) is based on the fundamentals of analytical chemistry and modern statistical approaches. The new standard is intended to promote uniform procedures and to…, Media Inquiries:, Dan Bergels, tel +1.610.832.9602; dbergels@astm.org, Committee Contact:, Jamie Huffnagle, tel +1.610.832.9712; jhuffnagle@astm.org Release #11514 ###
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ASTM International’s committee on analytical chemistry for metals, ores, and related materials ( E01 ) is developing a new standard guide for elemental analysis through spectrometry. The proposed guide ( WK69595 ) will provide test methods, practices, and more for chemical and spectrochemical analysis. According to ASTM International member Michael DeLeon, type standardization is a decades-long…, Media Inquiries:, Dan Bergels, tel +1.610.832.9602; dbergels@astm.org, Committee Contact:, Stephen, Mawn, tel +1.610.832.9726; smawn@astm.org Release #11479 ###
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ASTM International’s analytical chemistry committee (E01) honored Mike DeLeon with the B.F. Scribner Award. DeLeon was recognized for leading significant efforts relating to the modernization of E01 spark atomic emission methods. He also earned recognition for leading the task group that modernized the committee’s standard on analysis of carbon and low-alloy steel (E415), and supporting the…, Media Inquiries:, Dan Bergels, tel+1.610.832.9602; dbergels@astm.org Release #11465 ###
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ASTM International’s consumer products committee (F15), presented the Consumer Award to Rachel Weintraub, legislative director and general counsel with the Consumer Federation of America (Washington, D.C., USA). An ASTM International member since 2002, Weintraub was recognized for her deep commitment and unwavering advocacy of the consumer voice in the development of standards to promote consumer…, ., Media Inquiries:, Dan Bergels, tel +1.610.832.9602; dbergels@astm.org Release #11442 ###
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ASTM International presented its top annual award – the Award of Merit – to Matthew Innocenzi for his contributions to ASTM’s committee on gypsum and related building materials and systems (C11). The prestigious award, which includes the accompanying title of fellow, is ASTM’s highest recognition for distinguished service and outstanding participation in ASTM International committee activities.…, Media Inquiries:, Dan Bergels, tel+1.610.832.9602; dbergels@astm.org Release #11439 ###
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ASTM International presented its top annual award – the Award of Merit – to Pamela Shinkoda for her contributions to ASTM’s committee on gypsum and related building materials and systems (C11). The prestigious award, which includes the accompanying title of fellow, is ASTM’s highest recognition for distinguished service and outstanding participation in ASTM International committee activities.…, Media Inquiries:, Dan Bergels, tel+1.610.832.9602; dbergels@astm.org Release #11423 ###