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ASTM International’s committee on performance of buildings ( E06 ) has approved a new subcommittee on tiny houses. This new subcommittee ( E06.26 ) intends to develop standards for several proposed subject areas for tiny houses, including but not limited to: best building practices; test methods; certification; a global quality assurance program; requirements and auditing of third parties that…, 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:, Dan Bergels, tel +1.610.832.9602; , dbergels@astm.org, Committee Contact: , Frank McConnell, tel+1. 610.832.9686 ; fmcconnell@astm.org Release #11561 ###
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Phalguni Mukhopadhyaya, Ph.D., a professor of building envelopes and structures at the University of Victoria, Canada, has received ASTM International’s 2022 Professor of the Year award. The ASTM International Professor of the Year Award is presented annually to recognize and reward the contributions of educators in developing students’ understanding of consensus standards. Throughout his career…, Media Inquiries:, Dan Bergels, tel+1.610.832.9602; dbergels@astm.org, Academic Outreach Contact:, Travis Murdock, tel+1.610.832.9714; tmurdock@astm.org Release #11559 ###
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ASTM International’s cannabis committee ( D37 ) has developed a new standard on medicinal-use cannabis inflorescence. The standard, soon to be published as D8439, provides specifications for cannabis flower that can be used to support sound and reproducible research. According to ASTM International member David Vaillencourt, this standard will help consumers, labs, regulators, and manufacturers…, 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., Media Inquiries:, Dan Bergels, tel +1.610.832.9602; dbergels@astm.org, Committee Contact:, Jimmy Farrell, tel +1.610.832.9661; jfarrell@astm.org Release #11549 ###
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ASTM International’s cannabis committee ( D37 ) has approved four new standards that will benefit those working within the cannabis industry, as well as regulators and consumers of cannabis and cannabis-related products. The first standard (D8375) will provide a method to establish cannabinoid content in cannabis and hemp samples. ASTM member Garnet McRae notes that laboratories, producers, and…, Media Inquiries:, Dan Bergels, tel +1.610.832.9602; dbergels@astm.org, Committee Contact:, Jimmy Farrell, tel +1.610.832.9661; jfarrell@astm.org Release #11547 ###
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A new ASTM International standard will provide a standard test method for dry filterability of lubricants and hydraulic fluids by mass flow technique. This standard ( D8385 ), along with its companion on wet filterability ( D8277 ), were developed by ASTM’s committee on petroleum products, liquid fuels, and lubricants ( D02 ). Hydraulic fluid power is used in a wide range of industries including…, Media Inquiries:, Dan Bergels, tel +1.610.832.9602; dbergels@astm.org, Committee Contact:, Alyson Fick, tel +1.610.832.9710; afick@astm.org Release #11545 ###,
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ASTM International and U.S. Pharmacopeia (USP) will hold a virtual global workshop on cannabis quality on Dec. 7-8, 2022., from 8:00 a.m. – 12:15 ET (2:00 p.m. – 6:15 p.m. CET) each day. Interested participants must register for the free event. The workshop will feature standards and guidelines from ASTM International, USP, PhEur, and other relevant organizations and discuss how these resources…, 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., About USP, USP (United States Pharmacopeial Convention) is an independent, scientific nonprofit organization focused on building trust in the supply of safe, quality medicines, dietary supplements and foods. We are working to strengthen the global supply chain so that the products people rely on for health are available when needed and work as expected. For more information, visit usp.org and usp.org/…, Media Inquiries:, Dan Bergels, tel +1.610.832.9602; dbergels@astm.org, ASTM Contact:, Jimmy Farrell, tel +1.610.832.9661; jfarrell@astm.org, USP Contact:, Anne Bell, tel +1.301.998.6785; adb@usp.org Release #11541 ###
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David Turner, chair of ASTM D02.G on lubricating grease, has received the 2022 Sydney D. Andrews Scroll of Achievement from ASTM International for his contributions to the committee on petroleum products, liquid fuels, and lubricants (D02). Turner was recognized for his many contributions to advancing the aims of the committee and the Society, and as an expression of high personal esteem, along…, 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:, Dan Bergels, tel+1.610.832.9602; dbergels@astm.org Release #11511 ###
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ASTM International’s cannabis committee (D37) recently approved a suite of three new standards related to environmental conditions during packaging, transit, and storage of cannabis and hemp flower. “These standards are designed to support the safety and quality of packaged cannabis and hemp flower as it moves through the supply chain,” notes ASTM member Jonathan DeVries. “This includes the…, Media Inquiries:, Dan Bergels, tel +1.610.832.9602; dbergels@astm.org, Committee Contact:, Jimmy Farrell, tel +1.610.832.9661; jfarrell@astm.org Release #11509 ###
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Today, ASTM International announced the graduate student winners of four $10,000 scholarships for their studies in fields where technical standards play a crucial role. This year’s winners were chosen from a competitive pool of various applicants. The following candidates will receive the 2022 ASTM International graduate scholarships: Diana Wyman is pursuing her Ph.D. in fiber and polymer science…, Media Inquiries:, Dan Bergels, tel+1.610.832.9602; dbergels@astm.org, Academic Outreach Contact:, Travis Murdock, tel+1.610.832.9714; tmurdock@astm.org Release #11508 ###
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ASTM International’s committee on petroleum products, liquid fuels and lubricants (D02) presented its 2022 Lowrie B. Sargent Jr. Award to Charles J. Beall for outstanding leadership in the work of the committee. Beall currently works as business unit manager and group technical director at Everlube Products, a business unit of Curtiss Wright Corp. A majority of his career has been focused on lab…, Media Inquiries:, Dan Bergels, tel+1.610.832.9602; dbergels@astm.org Release #11502 ###