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Today, global standards organization ASTM International announced plans to host their fall committee week in person, October 3-8, 2021 in Atlanta, Georgia, USA, following a review of pandemic metrics, government guidelines, and member survey results. ASTM International is committed to the health and safety of members and staff. The organization will be closely monitoring the guidelines set by the…, Media Inquiries:, Jaime Martorana, tel +1.610.832.9796; jmartorana@astm.org Release #11244 ###
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Ralph M. Paroli, Ph.D., acting director general for the Metrology Research Center, National Research Council of Canada (NRC), was awarded the 2021 ASTM International William T. Cavanaugh Memorial Award. The Cavanaugh Memorial Award honors W.T. Cavanaugh, CEO of ASTM International from 1970 to 1985, who established ASTM International as the world leader in developing and disseminating voluntary…, Media Inquiries:, Jaime Martorana, tel +1.610.832.9796; jmartorana@astm.org Release #11232 ###
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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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ASTM International’s forensic sciences committee ( E30 ) is developing a proposed standard that will compile terms and definitions related to the analysis of explosives. Forensic science practitioners, students, trainees, and those involved in legal matters will use the proposed standard (under development as WK56998 ). “The proposed standard will provide a means for increased uniformity and…, Media Inquiries:, Jaime Martorana, tel +1.610.832.9796; jmartorana@astm.org , Committee Contact:, Brian Milewski, tel +1.610.832.9619; bmilewski@astm.org Release #11178 ###
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ASTM International’s forensic sciences committee ( E30 ) is developing a proposed standard to guide laboratories that characterize or compare polymeric materials, such as fiber, paint, or tape forensic evidence. “The proposed standard enables forensic laboratories to develop a technical procedure that allows flexibility to use or purchase their equipment of choice, while adhering to internal…, Media Inquiries:, Jaime Martorana, tel +1.610.832.9796; jmartorana@astm.org , Committee Contact:, Brian Milewski, tel +1.610.832.9619; bmilewski@astm.org Release #11172 ###
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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 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 help provide a standard practice for the collection, preservation, and analysis of organic gunshot residues. ASTM’s forensic science committee ( E30 ) is developing the proposed standard (WK72856). “The proposed standard will provide a protocol that a forensic laboratory can follow to implement a process for the sampling, analyzing, and identifying of…, Media Inquiries:, Dan Bergels, tel +1.610.832.9602; dbergels@astm.org , Committee Contact:, Brian Milewski, tel +1.610.832.9619; bmilewski@astm.org Release #11070 ###
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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 ###