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A new ASTM International standard establishes an international symbol that will indicate that a product contains intoxicating cannabinoids. ASTM’s cannabis committee ( D37 ) developed the standard for the International Intoxicating Cannabinoid Product Symbol (IICPS). The standard ( D8441/D8441M ) will apply to all finished products intended for consumer use. This includes topical use, ingestion,…
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Tripp Fischer, chief science officer at Brownfield Science and Technology Inc (BSTI) (Cochranville, Pennsylvania, USA), will serve a three-year term on the ASTM International board of directors. BSTI offers a wide range of specialty services in the earth sciences, including soil, wastewater, surface water, and groundwater quality evaluations, environmental remediation, environmental forensics,…, Media Inquiries:, Dan Bergels, tel +1.610.832.9602; dbergels@astm.org Release #11352 ###
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In light of COVID-19 (coronavirus) and ongoing safety concerns for members and staff, ASTM International announced today that the January in-person standards development meetings in Houston, Texas, USA, are now transitioning to all virtual. These decisions were based on several factors, including, but not limited to: Input from ASTM International members whose organizations are increasingly…, Media Inquiries:, Dan Bergels, tel +1.610.832.9602; dbergels@astm.org Release #11348 ###
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ASTM International’s environmental assessment, risk management and corrective action committee (E50), presented the Gwen Eklund Award of Excellence to David W. Parsonage, vice president of American Geosciences (Murrysville, PA, USA). An ASTM International member since 2003, Parsonage was recognized for his exemplary service, outstanding leadership, and professionalism on behalf of the committee…, Media Inquiries:, Dan Bergels, tel +1.610.832.9602; dbergels@astm.org Release #11346 ###
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A new ASTM International standard will aid in the recycling or safe disposal of solar photovoltaic modules that have reached their end-of-life due to failure, underperformance, or breakage resulting from extreme weather. ASTM International’s committee on solar, geothermal, and other alternative energy sources ( E44 ) developed the new standard, soon to be published as E3325. Photovoltaic modules…
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Today, global standards organization ASTM International released a technical white paper titled “Delta-8-Tetrahydrocannabinol and the Need to Develop Standards to Protect Safety of Consumers.” This free technical paper identifies the current landscape of hemp-based products that contain the psychotropic cannabinoid, delta-8-THC, which is derived from the non-psychotropic cannabinoid cannabidiol…, Media Inquiries:, Dan Bergels, tel +1.610.832.9602; dbergels@astm.org Release #11339 ###
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A new ASTM International standard examines how the process of ebullition can cause the movement of contaminants at sediment sites. ASTM International member Tripp Fischer explains that ebullition is the process of gas (primarily methane) generation in sediments where the quantity of gas generated is sufficient for gas bubbles to nucleate, grow, fracture the sediment, and then escape into the…
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A new ASTM International standard will help laboratories to better determine the presence of polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) in environmental samples. ASTM’s committee on environmental assessment, risk management and corrective action ( E50 ) developed the new standard. PFAS are a large, complex group of compounds found in water, air, fish, and soil throughout the world. Additionally, some…
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ASTM International’s cannabis committee ( D37 ) has approved a new standard form sampling hempseed intended for human consumption. The new standard will soon be published as D8417. Hempseed is the fruiting tops from the industrial hemp plant, sourced for human and animal feed, as well as manufacturing uses. “This guide helps farmers, supply chain partners, labs, and other players in the hemp food…
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ASTM International’s environmental assessment, risk management and corrective action committee (E50) has revised its standard practice for Phase I environmental site assessments (E1527). “Phase I environmental site assessments (ESAs) aid in the underwriting of mortgage loans and inform prudent risk management and business decision-making,” says Jim Bartlett, senior vice president with Bureau…, Media Inquiries:, Dan Bergels, tel +1.610.832.9602; dbergels@astm.org , Committee Contact:, Molly Lynyak, tel+610.832.9743; mlynyak@astm.org Release #11320 ###