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A new ASTM International standard ( D8560 ) will help to determine the presence of polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) in the indoor air environment. ASTM’s air quality committee ( D22 ) developed the new standard. According to ASTM member Dustin Poppendieck, quantifying PFAS concentrations in indoor air is important for accurate and meaningful exposure analysis and risk assessments since some PFAS…, Media Inquiries:, Gavin O’Reilly, tel +1.610.832.9618; goreilly@astm.org, Committee Contact:, Ashley Wiand, tel +1.610.832.9551; awiand@astm.org Release #11832 ###
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Registration is now open for ASTM International’s Workshop on Alternative Test Methods Using Multivariate Spectroscopy for Lab and Online Systems , to be held June 17, 2024, in Austin, TX. The event is sponsored by ASTM International’s petroleum products and lubricants committee ( D02 ) and will be held in conjunction with the committee’s standards development meetings. This workshop will build…, Symposia Operations Contact:, Tammy Schane tel+1.610.832.9522, symposia@astm.org Release #11815 ###
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ASTM International’s petroleum products, liquid fuels, and lubricants committee ( D02 ) has revised its specification for automotive spark-ignition engine fuel (gasoline). The revision was driven by a review of multi-decade average seasonal temperatures used to develop the volatility classes for gasoline. The revision also revises wintertime 50% distillation limits based on vehicle testing.…, Media Inquiries:, Gavin O’Reilly, tel +1.610.832.9618; goreilly@astm.org, Committee Contact:, Alyson Fick, tel +1.610.832.9710; afick@astm.org Release #11812 ###
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ASTM International’s cannabis committee ( D37 ) is developing a proposed standard that will aid in reducing the risk of microbiological contamination of cannabis products. “Contamination is of grave concern to consumers and cannabis regulating authorities and an increasing number of states require yeast, mold, and bacterial testing on cannabis products,” said ASTM member Carly Bader. “Therefore,…, Media Inquiries:, Gavin O’Reilly, tel +1.610.832.9618; goreilly@astm.org, Committee Contact:, Jimmy Farrell, tel +1.610.832.9661; jfarrell@astm.org Release #11809 ###
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Registration is now open for ASTM International’s Workshop on Cannabis Medicine Quality – Barriers, Gaps, and Opportunities for Global Standards , to be held, June 10, 2024, , in Philadelphia, PA. The event is sponsored by ASTM International’s cannabis committee ( D37 ) and will be held in conjunction with the committee’s standards development meetings. The objective of the workshop is to: Discuss pressing issues around the medical and scientific use of cannabis, as identified in the USP-ASTM workshop recommendations report; Develop an action plan for the development…, Martin Woodbridge (, martin@woodbridgeresearch.co.nz, )., To register for this workshop, please visit: https://go.astm.org/cannabis-medicine-quality ., Symposia Operations Contact:, Tammy Schane tel+1.610.832.9522, symposia@astm.org Release #11801 ###
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Last week,, global standards organization ASTM International signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with the Federation of International Hemp Organizations (FIHO). The agreement was signed at ASTM International’s Brussels office by Sara Gobbi, ASTM International’s director of European affairs, and Frederic Vallier, FIHO’s secretary general. The purpose of the MoU is to outline a framework of cooperation…, About FIHO, The mandate of the FIHO is to unite industry leaders; consolidate market expertise; coordinate resources; and, speak with one voice on hemp issues at the global level. FIHO aims to identify and create opportunities and scale up sustainable hemp production, marketing and trade to benefit the global hemp industry, consumers, and the environment., 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 innovate services to improve lives… Helping our world work better., Media Inquiries:, ASTM: Gavin O’Reilly, tel +1.610.832.9618; goreilly@astm.org FIHO: Frederic Vallier, tel +32 474 25 75 40; frederic@fiho.org Release #11794 ###
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Papers are invited for ASTM International’s Workshop on Surface and Dermal Sampling Methods for Exposure Assessment and Monitoring , to be held Oct. 10, 2024, in Orlando, FL. The event is sponsored by ASTM International’s air quality committee ( D22 ) and will be held in conjunction with the committee’s standards development meetings. The development of standards on surface and dermal sampling…, June 30, 2024, . The workshop cochairs can be reached by email: Steven Verpaele ( sverpaele@nickelinstitute.org ), Michael Brisson ( mike.brisson@srnl.doe.gov ), and Xiaoyu Liu (Liu.Xiaoyu@epa.gov). For more information about this workshop, please visit: https://go.astm.org/surface-and-dermal-sampling-methods https://go.astm.org/surface-and-dermal-sampling-methods ., Symposia Operations Contact:, Tammy Schane tel+1.610.832.9522, symposia@astm.org Release #11789 ###
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Registration is now open for ASTM International’s Beard Conference: Asbestos Terminology , to be held Apr. 10-12, 2024, in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. The event is sponsored by ASTM International’s air quality committee ( D22 ) and will be held in conjunction with the committee’s standards development meetings. This terminology summit will feature two days of presentations and moderated…, Frank Ehrenfeld, (, frankehrenfeld@iatl.com ). For more information about this symposium, please visit: https://go.astm.org/beard-conference-asbestos-terminology https://go.astm.org/beard-conference-asbestos-terminology ., Symposia Operations Contact:, Tammy Schane tel+1.610.832.9522, symposia@astm.org Release #11782 ###
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ASTM International’s petroleum products, liquid fuels, and lubricants committee ( D02 ) has completed an extensive revision of an important standard used for establishing and maintaining a quality management system in a laboratory. According to ASTM member Susan Pride, the revised standard ( D6792 ) provides guidance for all aspects of laboratory testing, from receiving a sample to reporting…, Media Inquiries:, Gavin O’Reilly, tel +1.610.832.9618; goreilly@astm.org, Committee Contact:, Alyson Fick, tel +1.610.832.9710; afick@astm.org Release #11780 ###
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W. James Bover, former member of the ASTM International board of directors, was awarded the William T. Cavanaugh Award at ASTM’s April 2023 Board meeting. The Cavanaugh Memorial Award honors W.T. Cavanaugh, CEO of ASTM International from 1970 to 1985. Cavanaugh established ASTM International as the world leader in developing and disseminating voluntary standards. Bover has served as primary…, Media Inquiries:, Gavin O’Reilly, tel +1.610.832.9618; goreilly@astm.org Release #11762 ###