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The U.S. National Institute of Justice (NIJ) recently issued a, Federal Register, notice that provides guidance to manufacturers of restraints and handcuffs on how to certify their products to meet a new technical standard (NIJ 1001.00) by Dec. 31, 2018. According to stakeholders, the new standard is more robust and allows for the introduction of new technologies and innovations. NIJ is no longer managing the certification of these products, and criminal justice purchasing…, Media Contact:, Dan Bergels, tel +1.610.832.9602; dbergels@astm.org, , SEI Contact:, Patricia Gleason, tel +1.703.442.5732; pgleason@seinet.org Release #10625
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ASTM International’s committee on security systems and equipment ( F12 ) presented its top annual award – the Award of Merit – to Dr. Dean Alberson of Bulwark Design Innovations, LLC, in Bryan, Texas, USA. The prestigious award, which includes the accompanying title of fellow, is ASTM’s highest recognition for individual contributions to developing standards. The committee honored Alberson for…, Media Inquiries:, Dan Bergels, tel+1.610.832.9602; dbergels@astm.org, , Release #10531
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The first meeting of ASTM International’s new subcommittee on water sports equipment (F27.80) will be Feb. 27. The group says it aims to create standards that can help test and enhance the performance and safety of products such as water skis, wakeboards, towables/inflatables, and related equipment. “With new standards, manufacturers will be able to examine and test their equipment to consensus…, Media Inquiries:, Dan Bergels, tel +1.610.832.9602; dbergels@astm.org, Committee Contact:, Joe Koury, tel +1.610.832.9804; jkoury@astm.org Release #10487
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Alan P. Kaufman, senior vice president of technical affairs for the Toy Association in New York, New York, USA, will serve a three-year term on the ASTM International board of directors. The Toy Association represents toy and youth entertainment products and importers. Kaufman leads the organization’s work related to the environment, supply chain, and factory processes, and is a key contributor…, Media Inquiries:, Dan Bergels, tel +1.610.832.9602; dbergels@astm.org Release #10460
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The ASTM International committee on snow skiing announced that it has expanded its scope to include water skiing, wakeboarding, and inflatables. The committee will now be known as snow and water sports (F27). The group plans to create and update new specifications, test methods, practices, and terminology for: personal equipment for snow skiing, snowboarding, water skiing, wakeboarding, and…, Media Inquiries:, Dan Bergels, tel +1.610.832.9602; dbergels@astm.org Release #10415
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ASTM International to Host November Workshop on Substance Restriction Challenges and StandardizationASTM International’s committee on declarable substances in materials ( F40 ) is sponsoring a workshop on Substance Restriction Challenges and Standardization, Nov. 8, 2017, at the DIN Headquarters in Berlin, Germany. This workshop will discuss international and broad perspectives of RoHS and REACH. It will also review practical testing for California’s Prop 65 and give an industry perspective…, Workshop Contact:, Tessa Sulkes, tel +1.610.832.9677; symposia@astm.org
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ASTM International’s Committee on Declarable Substances in Materials ( F40 ) presented its top annual award – the Award of Merit – to Dr. Bruno A Vrebos, of Malvern PANalytical, in Almelo, Netherlands. The prestigious award, which includes the accompanying title of fellow, is ASTM’s highest recognition for individual contributions to developing standards. The committee honored Vrebos for…, Media Inquiries:, Dan Bergels, tel +1.610.832.9602; dbergels@astm.org R elease #10361
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Jack Glover, physicist with Theiss Research and NIST (National Institute of Standards and Technology), in Gaithersburg, Maryland, USA, has received the Award of Excellence from ASTM International Committee on Security Systems and Equipment ( F12 ). The committee recognized Glover for his accomplishments in developing a new standard practice for evaluating the imaging performance of security x-ray…, Media Inquiries:, Dan Bergels, tel +1.610.832.9602; dbergels@astm.org Release #10259
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Irving S. Scher, Ph.D., P.E., a principal and biomechanical engineer at Guidance Engineering and Applied Research, will serve a three-year term on the ASTM International board of directors. Scher is based in Seattle, Washington. Guidance Engineering and Applied Research is an engineering and scientific consulting company that performs in-depth research and analysis for its clients. Scher holds…, Media Inquiries:, Dan Bergels, tel +1.610.832.9602; dbergels@astm.org Release #10241
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As a result of the Safety Equipment Institute becoming a subsidiary of ASTM International on April 19, SEI is expanding its offerings beyond its existing product certifications to include personnel certifications and environmental declaration programs. The SEI Board Standing Committee on Certification Programs met for the first time yesterday. It approved operating manuals and procedures for SEI’…, Media Inquiries:, Dan Bergels, tel. +1.610.832.9602; dbergels@astm.org, SEI Staff Contact:, Pat Gleason, tel. +1.703.442.5732; pgleason@seinet.org Release #10101