ASTM-D8423 › Standard Specification for Environmental Conditions for Post-packaged Storage and Retail Merchandising of Cannabis/Hemp Flower
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Scope
1.1 This standard specifies the environmental conditions, such as temperature, humidity, and lighting under which cannabis/hemp flowers in fresh format intended for human use are packaged to be stored to ensure the safety, quality, and weight stabilization of the packaged flower.
1.1.1 This specification does not apply to frozen cannabis/hemp.
1.1.2 This specification does not apply to cannabis/hemp intended for extraction.
1.2 This specification applies to controlling the environment surrounding packaged cannabis/hemp flower.
1.3 This specification is to be followed by licensed operators in the cannabis/hemp space who move the packaged crop(s) through the distribution supply chain to another licensed operator or to the end user.
1.4 Purveyors of cannabis/hemp flower include, but are not necessarily limited to: the packager, transportation companies, warehousing operations, and retail operations.
1.5 Security of the packaged cannabis/hemp flower while in storage is not within the scope of this specification.
1.6 This specification is intended to remain valid until ownership of the packaged cannabis/hemp flower is transferred to another licensed operator or to the final consumer.
1.7 This standard does not purport to address all of the safety concerns, if any, associated with its use. It is the responsibility of the user of this standard to establish appropriate safety, health, and environmental practices and determine the applicability of regulatory limitations prior to use.
1.8 This international standard was developed in accordance with internationally recognized principles on standardization established in the Decision on Principles for the Development of International Standards, Guides and Recommendations issued by the World Trade Organization Technical Barriers to Trade (TBT) Committee.
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Document Number
ASTM-D8423-22
Revision Level
2022 EDITION
Status
Current
Modification Type
New
Publication Date
Aug. 30, 2022
Document Type
Specification
Page Count
3 pages
Committee Number
D37.04