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ASTM WK93279

New Guide for Cannabinoid Management for Storage/Manufacturing/Distribution

1. Scope
1.1. This applies for organization involved with the commercial packaging, storing, and distributors of cannabinoids. 1.2. Provides guidance on how to develop the QMS to support the segregation of cannabinoids to prevent comingling/mix-up 1.3. 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 and health practices and determine the applicability of regulatory limitations prior to use.
Keywords
cannabinoids, comingling, inventory, storage
Rationale

Cannabinoids have a variety of uses and side effects – including psychotropic effects. Currently, there are many products on the market employing a ratio of a different cannabinoid concentrations. Additionally, as manufactures extract cannabinoids from the Cannabis plant biomass cannabinoids such as THC will also concentrate resulting in highly potent concentration of cannabinoids that can be used and diluted into final product. Lastly, these cannabinoids can rarely be identified though physical properties and typically requires an analytical method to accurately identify the cannabinoids present. The implications of these products require manufacturers to house potent cannabinoids to manufacture in a finished product for end user consumption. As a result, the comingling of cannabinoids has occurred and resulted in recalls and a public health concern. This guidance aims to improve processes to better separate and divide materials using a risk and safety-based approach.

Details

Developed by Subcommittee: D37.02

Committee: D37

Staff Manager: Jimmy Farrell

Work Item Status

Date Initiated: 12-29-2024

Technical Contact: Darcie Moran

Item: 001

Ballot: D37.02 (25-01)

Status: In Balloting

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