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ASTM International’s sensory evaluation committee (E18) presented its 2022 David R. Peryam Award to Christine Van Dongen. The Peryam Award is presented in recognition of outstanding contributions to the field of basic and applied sensory science. Van Dongen’s career has included work at the Sensory Center at the University of Minnesota’s College of Food, Agricultural, and Natural Resource…, Media Inquiries:, Dan Bergels, tel+1.610.832.9602; dbergels@astm.org Release #11573 ###
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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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A new ASTM International standard developed by the sensory evaluation committee ( E18 ) provides a guide for giving feedback to sensory assessors. According to ASTM International member Veronika Jones, the standard, soon to be published as E3313, is intended to give sensory panel leaders a better understanding of feedback, including such topics as: how it can be used effectively; how it can be…, Media Inquiries:, Dan Bergels, tel +1.610.832.9602; dbergels@astm.org, Committee Contact:, W. Scott Orthey, tel +1.610.832.9730; sorthey@astm.org Release #11528 ###
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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 announced today the Journal of Testing and Evaluation, the organization’s flagship journal, received an increased 2021 impact factor rating of 1.333, up 5.5% from the previous year. The impact factor is calculated each year by Clarivate Analytics and given to journals that appear in their database, Science Citation Index. Launched in 1973, the journal is a multi-disciplinary…, Media Inquiries:, Dan Bergels, tel +1.610.832.9602; dbergels@astm.org Release #11472 ###
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ASTM International’s committee C24 has presented the Werner H. Gumpertz Award to Larry Carbary. This eminent award, given to Carbary by the committee on building seals and sealants, is conferred for significant professional contributions to the field of building technology and multidisciplinary technical problem-solving in the construction industry. Carbary was recognized for his role in…, Media Inquiries:, Dan Bergels, tel+1.610.832.9602; dbergels@astm.org Release #11458 ###
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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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Brian Grochal, director of product safety and quality at BARK (New York, New York, USA) was awarded the 2022 James A. Thomas President’s Leadership Award. The President’s Leadership Award recognizes individuals early in their ASTM International career who have significantly advanced ASTM’s mission through extraordinary accomplishment, example, and vision. The award is given in honor of James. A.…, Media Inquiries:, Dan Bergels, tel +1.610.832.9602; dbergels@astm.org Release #11422 ###