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Today, ASTM International announced the addition of accreditation from the globally-recognized American Association for Laboratory Accreditation (A2LA) for nine of its proficiency testing programs. The new accreditations cover programs including: Cetane, Crude oil, Engine coolants, In-service diesel oil, Insulated fluid quality, Polypropylene, Thermal analysis of plastics, and more. The recent…, Media Inquiries:, Dan Bergels, tel +1.610.832.9602; dbergels@astm.org, Program Contact:, John Gallagher, tel +1.610.832.9646; jgallagher@astm.org Release #10569
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ASTM International’s committee on electrical insulating liquids and gases ( D27 ) presented its top annual award – the Award of Merit – to Kevin Rapp of Cargill Inc., Plymouth, Maine, USA. The prestigious award, which includes the accompanying title of fellow, is ASTM’s highest recognition for individual contributions to developing standards. Rapp was recognized for his outstanding…, Media Inquiries:, Dan Bergels, tel +1.610.832.9602; dbergels@astm.org Release #10563
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A proposed ASTM International standard will help guide the development of detergents that clean medical devices, helping support patient safety and health. The practice for characterizing detergents for the cleaning of medical devices ( WK58652 ) is being created by the organization’s committee on soaps and other detergents ( D12 ). “Currently, there are no consensus methods for characterizing…
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Anyone is invited to join efforts to update ASTM International’s well-known standard that helps labs optimize operations through IT applications. The committee on molecular spectroscopy and separation science ( E13 ) is seeking participation from a wide segment of users, vendors, and other stakeholders to update the standard, known as the Standard Guide for Laboratory Informatics (E1578).…, Media Inquiries:, Dan Bergels, tel +1.610.832.9602; dbergels@astm.org, Technical Contact:, James B. Powers, Jr., Managing Partner, Bridge Associates International LLC, Princeton, N.J., tel +1.610.659.2094; powers@baipharma.com, ASTM Staff Contact:, Travis Murdock, tel +1.610.832.9826; tmurdock@astm.org R elease #10346
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This week, ASTM International’s Committee on Electrical Insulating Liquids and Gases ( D27 ) will present its top annual award – the Award of Merit – to Jimmy M. Rasco, of Ergon, Inc., in Jackson, Mississippi, U.S.A. The prestigious award, which includes the accompanying title of fellow, is ASTM’s highest recognition for individual contributions to developing standards. The committee is honoring…, Media Inquiries:, Dan Bergels, tel +1.610.832.9602; dbergels@astm.org R elease #10317
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After two successful pilots, ASTM International, a global standards organization, is expanding its Emerging Professionals program . The program will provide free airfare and lodging this year for up to 24 participants to attend a leadership development workshop held during an ASTM International conference – “committee week” – where technical experts in their industries create and revise…, ASTM Staff Contact:, Katerina Koperna, tel +1.610.832.9728; kkoperna@astm.org , Media Inquiries:, Dan Bergels, tel +1.610.832.9602; dbergels@astm.org R elease #10276
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Pending approval from its board of directors, ASTM International announced yesterday the launch of a new committee focused on creating technical standards and guidance materials for cannabis and its products and processes. Yesterday, about 60 industry representatives, associations, and others convened at ASTM International’s global headquarters near Philadelphia and decided to create a volunteer…, Media Inquiries:, Nate Osburn, tel +1.610.832.9603; nosburn@astm.org, Committee Contact:, Robert Morgan, tel +1.610.832.9732; rmorgan@astm.org Release #10266
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By request from industry, ASTM International will host an organizational meeting to potentially create a new technical committee that develops voluntary consensus standards for cannabis. The no-fee meeting is Tuesday, Feb. 28, at 9 a.m. EST at ASTM International’s global headquarters in, West Conshohocken, Pa., USA. Industry stakeholders and others interested in charting a path towards voluntary…, ASTM Cannabis Organizational Meeting:, Feb. 28, 2017, ASTM International, 100 Barr Harbor Drive, West Conshohocken, PA, 19428-2959 USA, Media Inquiries:, Nate Osburn, tel +1.610.832.9603; nosburn@astm.org, ASTM Staff Contact:, Christine DeJong, tel +1.610.832.9736; cdejong@astm.org Release #10251
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Today, the U.S. Department of Agriculture selected the Safety Equipment Institute - a subsidiary of ASTM International - to manage the certification program that supports labeling thousands of products as "biobased." The renewal of this five-year contract will mean that more and more people will be able to find and purchase products that are made and packaged using renewable materials. “This…, Program Contact:, Pat Gleason, tel. +1.703.442.5732; pgleason@seinet.org, Media Inquiries:, Dan Bergels, tel. +1.610.832.9602; dbergels@astm.org Release #10160
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ASTM International’s Committee on Accreditation and Certification (E36) has presented its top annual award – the Award of Merit – to Peter Unger of A2LA in Frederick, MD., U.S.A. The prestigious award, which includes the accompanying title of fellow, is ASTM’s highest recognition for individual contributions to developing standards. The committee honored Unger for outstanding service, significant…, Media Inquiries:, Dan Bergels, tel +1.610.832.9602; dbergels@astm.org Release #10129