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Bulletproof Commitment

Not many people can say their daily work helps save lives in a direct sense. 2025 ASTM Chair…

Industry sectors:

Metals & Materials, Safety

New Standard to Provide Road Map for PFAS Assessment for Consumer Products

A new ASTM International standard will provide users with a road map for planning and executing… more

Industry sectors:

Consumer Products, Metals & Materials, Safety

Standards to Protect Those Who Protect Us

The members of the general public owe an enormous debt of gratitude to the dedicated individuals… more

Industry sectors:

Metals & Materials, Safety

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Testing for Confidence: How the Test Monitoring Center Links Consumers and Standards

The Test Monitoring Center (TMC) is an ASTM international affiliate that plays a crucial role in… more

Update

New Subcommittee To Focus on Chemical Substances in Consumer Products

A new subcommittee will develop standards on per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) that are… more

Interview

Standards in a Pandemic: When PPE Jumped into the National Spotlight

Brian P. Shiels is Service Line Manager at ArcWear, a Division of Kinectrics. He is also a… more

Update

Sensory Assessor Feedback

A new ASTM International standard developed by the sensory evaluation committee (E18) provides a… more