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Providing users with an assurance of quality and ensuring the safe handling, transport and storage of fire extinguishing agents are the purposes of a new ASTM International standard, D 7327 , Specification for HFC Blend B (CH2FCF3, CHF2CF3 and CO2). The new standard was developed by Subcommittee D26.09 on Fire Extinguishing Agents, which is part of ASTM International Committee D26 on Halogenated…
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The ASTM International committee formerly known as E55 on Pharmaceutical Application of Process Analytical Technology has undergone a change in title and scope that reflects the intent of the committee to be more inclusive of all the tools, instrumentation and sciences that might be used by the industry in the management of pharmaceutical manufacturing processes. The committee is now known as E55…
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ASTM International Committee E55 on Pharmaceutical Application of Process Analytical Technology has now approved its first practice. ASTM E 2474 , Practice for Pharmaceutical Process Design Utilizing Processing Analytical Technology, is under the jurisdiction of Subcommittee E55.02 on PAT System Implementation and Practice. Practice E 2474 covers process design, which is integral to process…
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ASTM International Committee E18 on Sensory Evaluation has been working on developing a series of widely used, fundamental discrimination tests into ASTM International standards. Some of these tests that are now approved standards include E2263 , Standard Test Method for Paired Preference Test, E 2139, Test Method for Same-Different Test, and E 1885 , Test Method for Sensory Analysis-Triangle…
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Subcommittee D26.09 on Fire Extinguishing Agents is dedicated to developing standards that provide end users with an assurance of quality in fire extinguishing agents, as well as to ensure the safe handling, transport and storage of such agents. The subcommittee, which is under the jurisdiction of ASTM International Committee D26 on Halogenated Organic Solvents and Fire Extinguishing Agents, is…
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ASTM International Committee E55 on Pharmaceutical Application of Process Analytical Technology has created a new subcommittee, E55.03 on General Pharmaceutical Standards, which will address issues on quality within a broad framework of chemistry, manufacturing and control. The scope of the new subcommittee is the development of general principles, practices and related standards for managing…
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ASTM International Committee E18 on Sensory Evaluation of Materials and Products is currently working on a proposed new standard, WK8435, Practice/Guide for Measuring and Tracking Sensory Descriptive Panel and Panelist Performance. WK8435 will be used to assist sensory professionals in selecting, screening, and identifying training needs for new and existing panels and assessors. In addition,…
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ASTM Committee E18 on Sensory Evaluation of Materials and Products is currently working on a proposed new standard that outlines the experience and education necessary to become a sensory professional. The proposed standard, WK7661, is tentatively titled Guide for Sensory Proficiency, and is under the jurisdiction of Subcommittee E18.05 on Sensory Applications General -- General . According to…
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ASTM International Committee E18 on Sensory Evaluation of Materials and Products has begun to develop a new proposed Guide for Panelist Feedback. The proposed standard will provide guidance on how to address various issues involved in delivering performance and information feedback to discrimination and descriptive/attribute testing panels. Information on the proposed guide, which is under the…