ASTM D8270-23b

Standard Terminology Relating to Cannabis

SCOPE
1.1 This terminology is a compilation of definitions of technical terms used in the cannabis industry. Terms that are generally understood or adequately defined in other readily available sources are not included.  
1.2 When a term is used in an ASTM document for which Committee D37 is responsible it is included only when judged, after review by Subcommittee D37.91, to be a generally usable term.  
1.3 Definitions that are identical to those published by other ASTM committees or other standards organizations are identified with the committee number (for example, D20) or with the abbreviation of the name of the organization (for example, IUPAC, International Union of Pure and Applied Chemistry).  
1.4 A definition is a single sentence with additional information included in discussions.  
1.5 Definitions are followed by the committee responsible for the standard(s) (for example, [D37.01]) and standard designation(s) in which they are used (for example, D8219).  
1.6 Abbreviated Terminology:  
1.6.1 Abbreviated terminology is intended to provide uniform contractions of terms relating to cannabis that have evolved through widespread common usage. The compilation in this standard has been prepared to avoid the occurrence of more than one abbreviated term for a given cannabis term and to avoid multiple meanings for abbreviated terms.  
1.6.2 The abbreviated terminology and descriptions in this standard are intended to be consistent with usage in the cannabis industry and the standards under D37 jurisdiction. Other ASTM committees may assign a different word-phrase description to the same abbreviated terminology. In such cases, the abbreviated terms in this standard shall apply to usage in D37 standards, or if widespread misunderstanding could result from conflicting abbreviated terminology descriptions, the abbreviated terminology for the word-phrase shall not be used in D37 standards.  
1.6.3 Acronyms and Initialisms—A word formed from the letters or parts of words of a longer word-phrase, usually from the initial letters or parts of the words. An acronym is pronounced as a word (for example, radar for radio detection and ranging). An initialism is pronounced as a series of letters (for example, DOT for Department of Transportation).  
1.6.4 The acronym or initialism description is the origin word-phrase for the acronym or initialism, not a definition.  
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.

General Information

• Status: Published
• Publication Date: 14-May-2023
• ICS: 01.040.11 - Health care technology (Vocabularies)
• ICS: 01.040.65 - Agriculture (Vocabularies)
• ICS: 11.120.99 - Other standards related to pharmaceutics
• ICS: 65.020.20 - Plant growing
• Technical Committee: D37 - Cannabis
• Drafting Committee: D37.91 - Terminology

Relations

• Refers: ASTM E2614-15(2020)e1 - Standard Guide for Evaluation of Cleanroom Disinfectants
• Effective Date: 01-Apr-2020

Standards Content (Sample)

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.
Designation: D8270 − 23b
Standard Terminology Relating to
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Cannabis
This standard is issued under the fixed designation D8270; the number immediately following the designation indicates the year of
original adoption or, in the case of revision, the year of last revision. A number in parentheses indicates the year of last reapproval. A
superscript epsilon (´) indicates an editorial change since the last revision or reapproval.
1. Scope 1.6.3 Acronyms and Initialisms—A word formed from the
letters or parts of words of a longer word-phrase, usually from
1.1 This terminology is a compilation of definitions of
the initial letters or parts of the words. An acronym is
technical terms used in the cannabis industry. Terms that are
pronounced as a word (for example, radar for radio detection
generally understood or adequately defined in other readily
and ranging). An initialism is pronounced as a series of letters
available sources are not included.
(for example, DOT for Department of Transportation).
1.2 When a term is used in an ASTM document for which
1.6.4 The acronym or initialism description is the origin
Committee D37 is responsible it is included only when judged,
word-phrase for the acronym or initialism, not a definition.
after review by Subcommittee D37.91, to be a generally usable
1.7 This standard does not purport to address all of the
term.
safety concerns, if any, associated with its use. It is the
1.3 Definitions that are identical to those published by other
responsibility of the user of this standard to establish appro-
ASTM committees or other standards organizations are iden-
priate safety, health, and environmental practices and deter-
tified with the committee number (for example, D20) or with
mine the applicability of regulatory limitations prior to use.
the abbreviation of the name of the organization (for example,
1.8 This international standard was developed in accor-
IUPAC, International Union of Pure and Applied Chemistry).
dance with internationally recognized principles on standard-
ization established in the Decision on Principles for the
1.4 A definition is a single sentence with additional infor-
Development of International Standards, Guides and Recom-
mation included in discussions.
mendations issued by the World Trade Organization Technical
1.5 Definitions are followed by the committee responsible
Barriers to Trade (TBT) Committee.
for the standard(s) (for example, [D37.01]) and standard
designation(s) in which they are used (for example, D8219).
2. Referenced Documents
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1.6 Abbreviated Terminology:
2.1 ASTM Standards:
1.6.1 Abbreviated terminology is intended to provide uni-
D7338 Guide for Assessment Of Fungal Growth in Build-
form contractions of terms relating to cannabis that have
ings
evolved through widespread common usage. The compilation
E2614 Guide for Evaluation of Cleanroom Disinfectants
in this standard has been prepared to avoid the occurrence of
F3127 Guide for Validating Cleaning Processes Used During
more than one abbreviated term for a given cannabis term and
the Manufacture of Medical Devices
to avoid multiple meanings for abbreviated terms.
2.2 Other Standards:
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1.6.2 The abbreviated terminology and descriptions in this
AOAC 955.04D Nitrogen (Total) in Fertilizers
standard are intended to be consistent with usage in the
3. Terminology
cannabis industry and the standards under D37 jurisdiction.
Other ASTM committees may assign a different word-phrase
batch, n—a defined quantity of product accumulated under
description to the same abbreviated terminology. In such cases,
conditions considered uniform for sampling purposes.
the abbreviated terms in this standard shall apply to usage in
D37 standards, or if widespread misunderstanding could result batch number, n—a group of letters, numbers, or symbols, or
any combination thereof, from which the history of the
from conflicting abbreviated terminology descriptions, the
abbreviated terminology for the word-phrase shall not be used manufacturing, packaging, labeling, or holding of a product
or derived product can be determined.
in D37 standards.
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For referenced ASTM standards, visit the ASTM website, www.astm.org, or
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This terminology is under the jurisdiction of ASTM Committee D37 on contact ASTM Customer Service at [e-mail]. For Annual Book of ASTM
Cannabis and is the direct responsibility of Subcommittee D37.91 on Terminology. Standards volume information, refer to the standard’s Document Summary page on
Current edition approved May 15, 2023. Published June 2023. Originally the ASTM website.
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approved in 2020. Last previous edition approved in 2023 as D8270 – 23a. DOI: Available from AOAC Internatio
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it may not be technically possible to adequately depict all changes accurately, ASTM recommends that users consult prior editions as appropriate. In all cases only the current version
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Designation: D8270 − 23a D8270 − 23b
Standard Terminology Relating to
1
Cannabis
This standard is issued under the fixed designation D8270; the number immediately following the designation indicates the year of
original adoption or, in the case of revision, the year of last revision. A number in parentheses indicates the year of last reapproval. A
superscript epsilon (´) indicates an editorial change since the last revision or reapproval.
1. Scope
1.1 This terminology is a compilation of definitions of technical terms used in the cannabis industry. Terms that are generally
understood or adequately defined in other readily available sources are not included.
1.2 When a term is used in an ASTM document for which Committee D37 is responsible it is included only when judged, after
review by Subcommittee D37.91, to be a generally usable term.
1.3 Definitions that are identical to those published by other ASTM committees or other standards organizations are identified with
the committee number (for example, D20) or with the abbreviation of the name of the organization (for example, IUPAC,
International Union of Pure and Applied Chemistry).
1.4 A definition is a single sentence with additional information included in discussions.
1.5 Definitions are followed by the committee responsible for the standard(s) (for example, [D37.01]) and standard designation(s)
in which they are used (for example, D8219).
1.6 Abbreviated Terminology:
1.6.1 Abbreviated terminology is intended to provide uniform contractions of terms relating to cannabis that have evolved through
widespread common usage. The compilation in this standard has been prepared to avoid the occurrence of more than one
abbreviated term for a given cannabis term and to avoid multiple meanings for abbreviated terms.
1.6.2 The abbreviated terminology and descriptions in this standard are intended to be consistent with usage in the cannabis
industry and the standards under D37 jurisdiction. Other ASTM committees may assign a different word-phrase description to the
same abbreviated terminology. In such cases, the abbreviated terms in this standard shall apply to usage in D37 standards, or if
widespread misunderstanding could result from conflicting abbreviated terminology descriptions, the abbreviated terminology for
the word-phrase shall not be used in D37 standards.
1.6.3 Acronyms and Initialisms—A word formed from the letters or parts of words of a longer word-phrase, usually from the initial
letters or parts of the words. An acronym is pronounced as a word (for example, radar for radio detection and ranging). An
initialism is pronounced as a series of letters (for example, DOT for Department of Transportation).
1.6.4 The acronym or initialism description is the origin word-phrase for the acronym or initialism, not a definition.
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This terminology is under the jurisdiction of ASTM Committee D37 on Cannabis and is the direct responsibility of Subcommittee D37.91 on Terminology.
Current edition approved May 1, 2023May 15, 2023. Published June 2023. Originally approved in 2020. Last previous edition approved in 2023 as D8270 – 23. DOI:
10.1520/D8270-23A.23a. DOI: 10.1520/D8270-23B.
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D8270 − 23b
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.
2. Referenced Documents
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2.1 ASTM Standards:
D7338 Guide for Assessment Of Fungal Growth in Buildings
E2614 Guide for Evaluation of Cleanroom Disinfectants
F3127 Guide for Validating Cleaning Processes Used During the Manufacture of Medical Devices
2.2 Other Standards:
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AOAC 955.04D Nitrogen (Total) in Fertilizers
3. Terminology
batch, n—a defined quantity of product accumulated under conditions considered uniform for sampling purposes.
batch number, n—a group of letters, numbers, or symbols, or any combination thereof, from which the history of the
manufacturing,
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