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In light of COVID-19 (coronavirus) and ongoing safety concerns for members and staff, ASTM International announced today that the January in-person standards development meetings in Houston, Texas, USA, 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…, Media Inquiries:, Dan Bergels, tel +1.610.832.9602; dbergels@astm.org Release #11348 ###
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Today, global standards organization ASTM International released a technical white paper titled “Delta-8-Tetrahydrocannabinol and the Need to Develop Standards to Protect Safety of Consumers.” This free technical paper identifies the current landscape of hemp-based products that contain the psychotropic cannabinoid, delta-8-THC, which is derived from the non-psychotropic cannabinoid cannabidiol…, Media Inquiries:, Dan Bergels, tel +1.610.832.9602; dbergels@astm.org Release #11339 ###
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ASTM International’s cannabis committee ( D37 ) has approved a new standard form sampling hempseed intended for human consumption. The new standard will soon be published as D8417. Hempseed is the fruiting tops from the industrial hemp plant, sourced for human and animal feed, as well as manufacturing uses. “This guide helps farmers, supply chain partners, labs, and other players in the hemp food…
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ASTM International’s air quality committee ( D22 ) is developing a proposed standard that will aid in the removal of gases that are harmful to both people and to the environment. The proposed standard covers the proper destruction of gaseous fugitive emission by thermal oxidizer or catalyst. According to J. David Halley, chair of ASTM’s gaseous fuels committee ( D03 ), chemical manufacturers are…
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ASTM International’s cannabis committee ( D37 ) has approved a new standard that will provide a method for rapid, visual, on-site assessment of hemp seed spoilage. The new standard ( D8400 ) will assist in managing food quality and productivity while maintaining consumer safety. ASTM International member Terry Grajczyk, Canadian Hemp Trade Alliance, says that the new standard is geared toward…
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ASTM International’s cannabis committee ( D37 ) has launched a new subcommittee aimed at supporting the exchange of cannabis information and knowledge between global policymakers, regulators, scientists, and the general public. “With a patchwork of regulations across state, federal, and international levels, this subcommittee will be valuable to industry and government stakeholders as a means…, 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 #11309 ###
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A new ASTM International standard describes a range of techniques that can be used to analyze formaldehyde concentrations in indoor air. ASTM’s air quality committee ( D22 ) developed the standard, which will soon be published as D8407. A naturally occurring organic compound, formaldehyde is an ingredient in many materials, such as resins used for particleboard and coatings. “Formaldehyde is a…
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ASTM International’s cannabis committee ( D37 ) has formed a new subcommittee on sustainability. The new subcommittee seeks to develop sustainability standards tied to key United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) to help the cannabis industry be more efficient, transparent, and well-regulated. Subcommittee standards activity will include promoting measurement, reporting, and…, 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 #11304 ###
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Representatives from global standards organization ASTM International and the International Electrotechnical Commission (IEC) met recently and agreed to expand the scope of a cooperation agreement signed in 2017 that fosters streamlined standards development and reduces duplication of efforts in the global marketplace. The expanded cooperation agreement was signed by IEC General Secretary and…, Media Inquiries:, Jaime Martorana, tel +1.610.832.9796; jmartorana@astm.org Release #11286 ###
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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 ###