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Members of the ASTM International cannabis committee ( D37 ) are proposing two guides for cannabis sampling procedures in an effort to ultimately improve consumer safety. The guides cover concentrates, extracts, and other cannabis-infused products (WK64646) as well as harvest lots and usable cannabis products (WK64336). Members say the new standards will provide sampling procedures critical in…, 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 #10629
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Members of the ASTM International cannabis committee ( D37 ) are proposing a standard for managing and implementing what are called “hazard analysis critical control points” (HACCP) systems for cannabis processing. HACCP systems are already used in the food industry to prevent, control, or reduce to an acceptable level potential hazards to consumers. “These systems can apply to manufacturing…, 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 #10627
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ASTM International’s cannabis committee ( D37 ) is developing a guide for quality management systems (QMS) that provide a framework for organizations dealing with cannabis consumer products. The standard ( WK61355 ) provides a guideline to show an organization’s ability to provide cannabis-related products or services that meet consumer safety standards along with local and state regulatory…, 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 #10617
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A new ASTM International subcommittee will focus on industrial hemp. The group (D37.07) will be part of ASTM’s newly formed cannabis committee ( D37 ). According to organizers, the subcommittee plans to develop practices and guides relevant to industrial hemp, a variety of the cannabis sativa plant species. Industrial hemp is used for many applications including food, natural health products,…, 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 #10608
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ASTM International’s cannabis committee (D37) is working to develop a voluntary standardized practice ( WK63546 ) that will outline how producers can respond when products need to be recalled or removed from the market. ASTM International member Cary Black, a consultant at Orion GMP, notes that many cannabis products are designed for human consumption, so product safety and quality are critical…, 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 #10589
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A new guide proposed by ASTM International’s cannabis committee (D37) will help organizations in the industry to develop their own internal Corrective Action/Preventive Action (CAPA) processes and procedures. CAPA systems are a key part of quality management, according to committee members. Specifically, CAPA systems focus on investigating, understanding, and correcting discrepancies to prevent…, 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 #10586
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ASTM International’s cannabis committee ( D37 ) is developing a proposed standard that will provide recommendations for laboratories involved in the industry. According to members, the standard (WK63913) will outline best lab practices, recommended certifications, various types of analyses, and the quality assurance functions for labs working with cannabis. Cary Black, consultant for Orion GMP,…, 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 #10581
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ASTM International’s recently formed committee on cannabis ( D37 ) has approved its first two standards. Both deal with the aspects of moisture in cannabis. According to committee members, cannabis is generally sold by weight, with a large measure of its quality determined by the amount of moisture it contains. The standards provide a procedure to determine the water activity in a cannabis sample…, 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 #10556
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Dirk Roller, Ph.D., the director of Quality EMEA and the Reference Lab for Orion Engineered Carbons in Cologne, Germany, was honored with the Jeff Melsom Distinguished Service Award from ASTM International Committee D24 on Carbon Black ( D24 ). Roller joined ASTM in 2004, and was rewarded for his outstanding leadership and contributions in developing new test methods and advancing the technical…, Media Inquiries:, Dan Bergels, tel +1.610.832.9602; dbergels@astm.org Release #10227
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ASTM International will hold an organizational meeting to potentially create a new technical committee that develops voluntary consensus standards for the recycled vulcanized rubber industry. This includes both rubber and carbon black and has many practical applications including use in plastics, strengthening concrete, and infill for playgrounds. This, online meeting, is Wednesday, October 5 2016, at 10:00am EDT. Industry stakeholders and other parties interested in charting a path towards standardization for this industry are welcome to attend. Consensus standards could set a bar for this growing industry resulting in high-quality practices and products used worldwide. The objectives of the meeting are to: • bring a range of industry experts together…, ASTM Recycled Vulcanized Rubber Meeting:, Wednesday, 5 October 2016 at 10:00am (Eastern); online (Webex) meeting, Media Inquiries:, Dan Bergels, tel +1.610.832.9602; dbergels@astm.org, ASTM Staff Contact:, Joe Koury, tel +1.610.832.9804; jkoury@astm.org Release #10165