WK87031 - New Guide for Standard Guide for Techniques to Lower Microbial Load of Post-Harvest Inflorescence of Cannabis and Hemp

Work Item

ASTM WK87031

New Guide for Standard Guide for Techniques to Lower Microbial Load of Post-Harvest Inflorescence of Cannabis and Hemp

1. Scope

Outline techniques for lowering microbial load on cannabis flower, when these techniques should be implemented, and supporting data for each type of technology.

Keywords

microbial load, reducing, techniques, food and safety, cannabis

Rationale

There are many techniques for reducing microbial load that are available to cannabis operators and this will be a guide listing out the techniques that have supporting data from adjacent industries.

Details

Developed by Subcommittee: D37.04

Committee: D37

Staff Manager: Jimmy Farrell

Work Item Status

Date Initiated: 07-05-2023

Technical Contact: Carly Bader

Item: 001

Ballot: D37.04 (24-01)

Status: Will Reballot Item

Item: 001

Ballot: D37 (24-05)

Status: Will Reballot Item

Item: 003

Ballot: D37 (24-08)

Status: Negative Votes Need Resolution