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A proposed ASTM International standard would establish symbols for all consumer products that contain THC, the psychoactive compound in cannabis. ASTM’s cannabis committee ( D37 ) is developing the proposed standard ( WK75247 ). The proposed standard, which could be adopted by regulatory bodies and followed by producers, will provide uniformity, mitigating potential consumer confusion and costs…, 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 #11037 ###
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A proposed ASTM International standard will aid in the identification of ignitable liquids in fire debris. ASTM’s forensic sciences committee ( E30 ) is developing the proposed standard ( WK64631 ). The proposed standard makes recommendations on which existing ASTM International fire debris analysis standards would be best to use during investigations, aiding fire debris analysts as they prepare…, 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 #11028 ###
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In light of COVID-19 (coronavirus) and ongoing safety concerns for members and staff, ASTM International announced today that all previously scheduled in-person June standards development meetings (including independent meetings) have been canceled. Last month, ASTM International announced the cancellation of all May in-person meetings . These decisions were based on several factors, including…, Media Inquiries:, Dan Bergels, tel +1.610.832.9602; dbergels@astm.org Release #11017 ###
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A proposed ASTM International standard will outline the methodology used when an unknown item is introduced into a forensic examination. ASTM’s forensic sciences committee ( E30 ) is now reviewing the proposed standard ( WK72441 ), which was initially developed by a subcommittee within the Organization of Scientific Area Committees for Forensic Sciences. The proposed standard covers ACE-V, or…, 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 #11016 ###
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Three new ASTM International standards aim to support security for cannabis businesses. The standards cover video surveillance systems, access control systems, and intrusion detection systems. “Cannabis businesses and facilities have unique needs related to protecting cannabis products and waste as well as the people and assets on-site,” says Patricia Haley, owner and principal security…, 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 #10974
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Two new ASTM International guides could help train forensic analysts to conduct trace evidence examinations on materials rarely seen in criminal investigations. Diana Wright, chair of the materials (trace) subcommittee of the Organization of Scientific Area Committees for Forensic Science, says that there was a need for standardized subject matter expertise for analysts – particularly those just…, 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 #10973
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A new ASTM International standard provides voluntary guidelines for establishing and conducting audits of cannabis businesses. The organization’s cannabis committee (D37) developed the new standard (soon to be published as D8308). “Properly planning and conducting quality and compliance audits is very important to ensure the safety of products, workers, and the environment,” says ASTM…, 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 #10971
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ASTM International’s forensics committee (E30) presented its top annual award – the Award of Merit – to Barbara E. Andree, forensic chemist and management analyst with the United States Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms, and Explosives (Walnut Creek, California, USA). The prestigious award, which includes the accompanying title of fellow, is ASTM’s highest recognition for individual…, Media Inquiries:, Dan Bergels, tel+1.610.832.9602; dbergels@astm.org, , Release #10962
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ASTM International’s cannabis committee ( D37 ) is inviting interested parties to help develop two proposed standards for using hempcrete in construction. Hempcrete is a bio-composite material mixture of hemp hurds and lime that is used as a material for construction and insulation. Specifically, the proposed standards ( WK70549 and WK70550 ) focus on testing procedures for measuring fire…, 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 #10929
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Agnes D. Winokur, associate laboratory director for the United States Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) in Miami, Florida, USA, was honored with the Forensic Sciences Award by ASTM International’s forensic sciences committee (E30). An ASTM International member since November 2005, Winokur was recognized for “continuous and outstanding contributions to the development of standards for the…, Media Inquiries:, Dan Bergels, tel +1.610.832.9602; dbergels@astm.org Release #10905