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A new ASTM International standard will allow users to grow a standardized bacterial biofilm that can be used in the efficacy evaluation of antimicrobial disinfectants. The new standard (soon to be published as E3161) was developed by the ASTM International committee on pesticides, antimicrobials, and alternative control agents ( E35 ). According to committee members, bacteria may grow and…, Pseudomonas aeruginosa, or, Staphylococcus aureus, biofilm that can be used to evaluate the efficacy of antimicrobial disinfectants. To purchase standards, contact ASTM International customer relations (tel +1.877.909.ASTM; sales@astm.org) ., 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 #10554
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A new ASTM International standard aims to enhance small aircraft safety by supporting non-essential ice detectors. The new specification ( F3310 ) was developed by ASTM International’s committee on general aviation aircraft ( F44 ). According to ASTM International member Dennis Regnier, CAV Ice Protection, such devices can help notify a pilot when the plane encounters icing conditions. “…, 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 #10549
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A first-of-its-kind ASTM International guide outlines the many test methods used to evaluate the effectiveness of antifungal-treated articles. While other standards have been developed for antimicrobial-treated articles, the new guide is the first of its kind to focus solely on antifungal test methods, according to member Daniel Price, the director of microbiology at Interface Inc. He says that…, 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 #10525
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A new ASTM International standard will help measure the effectiveness of antimicrobial agents at preventing biofilms, which are thin films of bacteria that adhere to textiles and other products. The test method will show a treated material’s resistance to microbial colonization and subsequent biofilm formation relative to an untreated (control) sample. The standard is specifically designed to…, 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 #10522
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A new ASTM International subcommittee will focus on the process of lyophilization, often referred to as freeze-drying, in the pharmaceutical industry. The group (E55.05) will be part of the committee on pharmaceutical and biopharmaceutical products (E55). The Advanced Lyophilization Technology Hub (LyoHub), a group of manufacturers, researchers, and others in the pharmaceutical and food…, Media Inquiries:, Dan Bergels, tel +1.610.832.9602; dbergels@astm.org, Committee Contact:, Travis Murdock, tel +1.610.832.9826; tmurdock@astm.org Release #10500
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Today, ASTM International, one of the world’s leading developers of technical standards, released a white paper entitled, “Standards Development: Enabling Manufacturing Innovation and Accelerating Commercialization.” The free paper provides a high-level vision for optimal partnership and interaction between the global standardization and innovation communities. In particular, it emphasizes how…, Media Inquiries:, Nate Osburn, tel +1.610.832.9603; nosburn@astm.org , Innovation Initiatives Contact:, Brian Meincke, tel +1.610.832.9613; bmeincke@astm.org Release #10499
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ASTM International’s Committee on Pesticides, Antimicrobials, and Alternative Control Agents ( E35 ) presented its top annual award – the Award of Merit – to Syed A. Sattar, professor emeritus of microbiology, University of Ottawa, Ontario. The prestigious award, which includes the accompanying title of fellow, is ASTM’s highest recognition for individual contributions to developing standards.…, Media Inquiries:, Dan Bergels, tel +1.610.832.9602; dbergels@astm.org R elease #10303
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Heute gab die Europäische Agentur für Flugsicherheit (EASA) das Resultat langjähriger Bemühungen bekannt, die eine Neufassung der europäischen Zertifizierungsspezifikationen für viele Arten von kleineren Flugzeugen (CS-23) zum Inhalt hatten. Im Ergebnis werden einvernehmlich verhandelte Standards, die von Organisationen wie der ASTM entwickelt wurden, eine stärkere Rolle zur Feststellung der…, Medienanfragen:, Nate Osburn, Tel. +1.610.832.9603; nosburn@astm.org , Büro Brüssel von ASTM International:, Sara Gobbi, Tel. +32.(0)2.8405127; sgobbi@astm.org
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Today, the European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) announced the culmination of a years-long effort to rewrite European certification specifications for many types of smaller aeroplanes (CS-23). As a result, consensus-based standards developed by organizations such as ASTM International will play a stronger role in determining compliance and airworthiness. The new rules are effective Aug. 15. The…, Media Inquiries:, Nate Osburn, tel +1.610.832.9603; nosburn@astm.org, ASTM International Brussels Office:, Sara Gobbi, tel +32.(0)2.8405127; sgobbi@astm.org R elease #10296
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La European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) anunció hoy la culminación de años de esfuerzos para re-escribir las especificaciones del certificado europeo de numerosos tipos de aviones pequeños (CS-23). Como resultado, los estándares basados en un consenso de organizaciones como ASTM International desempeñarán un papel destacado en determinar la compatibilidad y condiciones de navegabilidad. Las…, Consultas para medios:, Nate Osburn, teléfono +1.610.832.9603; nosburn@astm.org, Oficina de Bruselas de ASTM International:, Sara Gobbi, teléfono +32.(0)2.8405127; sgobbi@astm.org