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ASTM International’s sensory evaluation committee ( E18 ) is developing a proposed standard that will outline procedures for measurement of time-related (temporal) perceptions in consumer interactions with products. “Every consumer interaction with a product or experience has a temporal dimension,” says ASTM member Chris Findlay, an independent consultant. “It doesn’t matter if it is the subtle…, Media Inquiries:, Dan Bergels, tel +1.610.832.9602; dbergels@astm.org, Committee Contact:, Scott Orthey, tel +1.610.832.9730; sorthey@astm.org Release #11635 ###
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ASTM International’s cannabis committee ( D37 ) is developing two new standards on quality and materials control for the cannabis industry. The first proposed standard, WK83754 , addresses change control as a system of monitoring cannabis quality. The second, WK83755 , provides a guide to the segregation of cannabinoid materials, a new industry concept, which would help prevent errors confusing…, Media Inquiries:, Dan Bergels, tel +1.610.832.9602; dbergels@astm.org, Committee Contact:, Jimmy Farrell, tel +1.610.832.9661; jfarrell@astm.org Release #11623 ###
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ASTM International is hosting its Packaging Workshop on Apr. 19, 2023, at the Sheraton Denver Downtown Hotel, Denver, Colorado (USA). The workshop is organized by ASTM’s packaging (D10) and primary barrier packaging (F02) committees, and will be held in conjunction with the April standards development meetings of the committees. Topics for this workshop include, but are not limited to: Standards…, Symposia Operations Contact:, Tammy Schane, tel+1.610.832.9522, symposia@astm.org Release #11612 ###
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ASTM International’s cannabis committee ( D37 ) is developing several proposed standards, two of which address safety and education concerns in the industry. According to ASTM member Trevor Morones, one of these proposed standards ( WK84667 ) will help document engineering controls for air filtration and personal protective equipment (PPE) in cannabis processing facilities. The proposed standard…, Media Inquiries:, Dan Bergels, tel +1.610.832.9602; dbergels@astm.org, Committee Contact:, Jimmy Farrell, tel +1.610.832.9661; jfarrell@astm.org Release #11611 ###
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ASTM International has issued calls for presentations for two upcoming events organized by its cannabis committee (D37). The first of these, the Workshop on the Analytical Methods for Hemp Products as Animal Feed; How to Overcome Gaps in Matrices, Detectors and Quantifiable Limits for Regulators and Laboratories, will be held virtually from April 24 - 25, 2023. The purpose of the workshop is to…, Feb. 28, 2023, , and for the October symposium, it is, March 31, 2023, . To ensure your abstract was received into the ASTM database, please email symposia@astm.org and let us know that you have submitted an abstract., About ASTM International, Committed to serving global societal needs, ASTM International positively impacts public health and safety, consumer confidence, and overall quality of life. We integrate consensus standards – developed with our international membership of volunteer technical experts – and innovate services to improve lives… Helping our world work better., Symposia Operations Contact:, Tammy Schane, tel+1.610.832.9522, symposia@astm.org Release #11595 ###
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Lindsey Hamill, sensory manager at Perdue Foods, has started her three-year term on the ASTM International board of directors. ASTM International’s board is made of 25 leaders from a variety of companies, associations, universities, government bodies, and other organizations around the world. Hamill has worked for Perdue Foods for the past 19 years, working in several departments such as tech…, Media Inquiries:, Dan Bergels, tel +1.610.832.9602; dbergels@astm.org Release #11590 ###
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Ralph J. Basile, vice president of Healthmark Industries, has started his three-year term on the ASTM International board of directors. ASTM International’s board is made of 25 leaders from a variety of companies, associations, universities, government bodies, and other organizations around the world. Through his work at Healthmark, Basile helps develop and market products to aid healthcare…, Media Inquiries:, Dan Bergels, tel +1.610.832.9602; dbergels@astm.org Release #11589 ###
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ASTM International’s sensory evaluation committee (E18) presented its 2022 David R. Peryam Award to Christine Van Dongen. The Peryam Award is presented in recognition of outstanding contributions to the field of basic and applied sensory science. Van Dongen’s career has included work at the Sensory Center at the University of Minnesota’s College of Food, Agricultural, and Natural Resource…, Media Inquiries:, Dan Bergels, tel+1.610.832.9602; dbergels@astm.org Release #11573 ###
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ASTM International’s cannabis committee ( D37 ) has developed a new practice for supplier lifecycle management. The new standard ( D8477 ) provides cannabis and hemp operations with the definitive steps covering seven key supplier lifecycle activities. According to ASTM member Ed Nodland of Jet Stream Innovations, supplier management is critical to ensure the safety of consumable cannabis…, Media Inquiries:, Dan Bergels, tel +1.610.832.9602; dbergels@astm.org, Committee Contact:, Jimmy Farrell, tel +1.610.832.9661; jfarrell@astm.org Release #11570 ###
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ASTM International’s cannabis committee ( D37 ) has developed a new standard on medicinal-use cannabis inflorescence. The standard, soon to be published as D8439, provides specifications for cannabis flower that can be used to support sound and reproducible research. According to ASTM International member David Vaillencourt, this standard will help consumers, labs, regulators, and manufacturers…, About ASTM International, Committed to serving global societal needs, ASTM International positively impacts public health and safety, consumer confidence, and overall quality of life. We integrate consensus standards – developed with our international membership of volunteer technical experts – and innovative services to improve lives… Helping our world work better., Media Inquiries:, Dan Bergels, tel +1.610.832.9602; dbergels@astm.org, Committee Contact:, Jimmy Farrell, tel +1.610.832.9661; jfarrell@astm.org Release #11549 ###