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Today, ASTM International’s cannabis committee ( D37 ) announced a slate of new standards to support cannabis vocations. ASTM also launched a new microsite that will serve as a central resource for all ASTM International cannabis and hemp activities. The new standard guides (soon to be published as D8346, D8348, and D8147) aim to improve the industry by establishing broadly accepted…, Media Inquiries:, Jaime Martorana, tel+1.610.832.9796; jmartorana@astm.org , Committee Contact:, Robert Morgan, tel+1.610.832.9732; rmorgan@astm.org Release #11225 ###
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In light of COVID-19 (coronavirus) and ongoing safety concerns for members and staff, ASTM International announced today that all previously scheduled in-person May and June standards development meetings (including D02 and independent meetings) have been transitioned to all virtual. Last month, ASTM International announced that all April in-person meetings would be transitioned to virtual as…, Media Inquiries:, Jaime Martorana, tel +1.610.832.9796; jmartorana@astm.org Release #11189 ###
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A new standard developed by ASTM International’s road and paving materials committee ( D04 ) provides guidance on both blast and steel furnace slag product classification. ASTM defines iron and steel slags as the nonmetallic products of the manufacturing of iron and steel. They can be considered products based on the mineralogy of samples that are tested using this standard as a guide. “The…, Media Inquiries:, Jaime Martorana, tel +1.610.832.9796; jmartorana@astm.org, Committee Contact:, Ashley Wiand, tel +1.610.832.9551; awiand@astm.org Release #11129 ###
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The Safety Equipment Institute (SEI), in cooperation with ASTM International’s cannabis committee (D37), has launched a quality system and facility certification for cannabis and hemp producers. ASTM International has also announced the creation of a new proficiency testing program for water activity in whole hemp flower. “We are excited for this next step in certification for the cannabis and…, Media Inquiries:, Dan Bergels, tel +1.610.832.9602; dbergels@astm.org, Certification Contact:, Tricia Hock, tel +1.703.442.5732; thock@seinet.org Release #11107 ###
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A proposed ASTM International standard will allow those in the road construction industry to extend the service life of asphalt mixtures by more accurately predicting and evaluating fatigue performance. ASTM’s road and pavement committee ( D04 ) is developing the proposed standard. According to ASTM International member M. Emin Kutay, the proposed standard ( WK74054 ) will be used to assess the…, Media Inquiries:, Dan Bergels, tel +1.610.832.9602; dbergels@astm.org, Committee Contact:, Ashley Wiand, tel +1.610.832.9551; awiand@astm.org Release #11106 ###
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Actualmente la Administración Federal de Carreteras de Estados Unidos está haciendo un esfuerzo para establecer normas nacionales para mantener los niveles mínimos de retroreflectividad para las señalizaciónes del pavimento, la Administración ha manifestado la necesidad un protocolo práctico para la medición de estos niveles. En respuesta a esta necesidad, el Comité de ASTM Internacional D04…, Contacto técnico:, Paul Carlson, Instituto de Transportación de Texas, Texas A&M University, College Station, Texas, Teléfono: +1-979-845-1728; paul-carlson@tamu.edu, Contacto del personal de ASTM:, Daniel Smith, Teléfono: +1-610-832-9727; dsmith@astm.org, Contacto de ASTM de Relaciones Públicas:, Barbara Schindler, Teléfono: +1-610-832-9603; bschindl@astm.org Publicación #8681/Sept2010
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A proposed ASTM International standard will cover the determination of moisture as water by weight for cannabis flowers and leaves. ASTM’s committee on cannabis ( D37 ) is developing the proposed standard. According to ASTM International member Annie Massey, product specialist at Mettler Toledo, “the test method will outline the proper sample weight, preparation, and analysis techniques; time…, 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 #11072 ###
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A proposed ASTM International standard would be used to classify cannabis flower vaporizers. ASTM’s cannabis committee ( D37 ) is developing the proposed standard ( WK70326 ). The goal of the proposed standard is to provide clarity to the industry, government, consumer, and the public when it comes to communicating the impacts of different vaporizers technologies on public health and safety.…, Media Inquiries:, Dan Bergels, tel +1.610.832.9602; dbergels@astm.org, Committee Contact:, Robert Morgan, tel +1.610.832.9732; r morgan@astm.org Release #11071 ###
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A proposed ASTM International standard will provide best practice information and requirements for administering certification programs within the cannabis and hemp industry. ASTM’s cannabis committee ( D37 ) is developing the proposed standard. “The proposed standard provides a foundation for the recognition or accreditation of a specific entity to issue certificates to individuals after…, 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 #11069 ###
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A proposed ASTM International standard will establish sound sampling strategies for post-harvest flowers, leaves, and other cannabis or hemp biomass. ASTM’s cannabis committee ( D37 ) is developing the proposed standard. The proposed standard ( WK64336 ) will provide protocols to ensure that statistically representative samples relative to the batch are collected, resulting in an adequate…, 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 #11064 ###