D37.04 - Processing and Handling

SIGNIFICANCE AND USE
4.1 Standards and practices for assuring safety, quality, and weight stabilization during key steps of the cannabis/hemp flowers’ sojourn are in order.  
4.2 This standard is intended to assure safety, quality, and weight stabilization of packaged cannabis/hemp flower during storage.  
4.3 This standard is intended to be used by purveyors who store the packaged cured flower between packaging and subsequent transfer to other licensed operators or to the end user.  
4.4 This standard is intended to be used by samplers and testing laboratories storing samples prior to laboratory analyses to assure that samples analyzed represent as accurately as possible, the material that was gathered to provide the sample for analysis.
SCOPE
1.1 Specification D8423 covers the environmental conditions, such as temperature, humidity, and lighting under which the cured dry cannabis/hemp flowers packaged in fresh format and intended for human use can be maintained in storage to assure the safety, quality, and weight stabilization of the packaged flower. This guide suggests means by which the purveyor of storage of cannabis/hemp can meet those specifications.  
1.1.1 This standard does not apply to frozen cannabis/hemp.  
1.1.2 This standard does not apply to cannabis/hemp intended for extraction.  
1.2 The standard applies to controlling the environment surrounding packaged cannabis/hemp flower during storage, either within the package itself or in the environment surrounding the package, or both.  
1.3 This standard 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 standard.  
1.6 This standard 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 Authorities having jurisdiction may have additional or alternate requirements which shall take precedence or supersede this standard.  
1.8 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.  
1.9 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.

SIGNIFICANCE AND USE
4.1 Standards and practices for assuring safety, quality, and weight stabilization during key steps of the cannabis/hemp flowers sojourn are in order.  
4.2 This guide is intended to assist in assuring safety, quality, and weight stabilization of cannabis/hemp flower during indoor packaging operations.  
4.3 This guide is intended to assist in assuring that packaged cannabis/hemp flower has a water activity of 0.55 to 0.65 per Specification D8197.  
4.4 This guide is intended to be used by purveyors who move the cured crop to consumer or non-consumer packaging used for distribution.
SCOPE
1.1 Specification D8450 specifies the environmental conditions, such as temperature, humidity, and lighting under which the cured, dry, cannabis/hemp flowers in fresh format intended for human use are to be packaged to assure the safety, quality, and weight stabilization of the packaged flower. This guide suggests means by which the packager of cannabis/hemp can meet Specification D8450.  
1.1.1 This guide does not apply to frozen cannabis/hemp.  
1.1.2 This guide does not apply to cannabis/hemp intended for extraction.  
1.2 This guide applies only to controlling an indoor environment (heat, cooling, humidity control, lighting) surrounding packaging operations. Outdoor operations are outside the scope of this guide and are not addressed.  
1.3 This guide can be used by licensed operators in the cannabis/hemp space who move the cured crop(s) into consumer or non-consumer packaging used for distribution.  
1.4 Security of the cannabis/hemp flower during the packaging process is not within the scope of this guide.  
1.5 This guide is intended to remain valid until the packaged cannabis/hemp flower is placed in storage or transit.  
1.6 Authorities having jurisdiction may have additional or alternate requirements which shall take precedence or supersede this guide.  
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.

SIGNIFICANCE AND USE
4.1 Standards and practices for assuring safety, quality, and weight stabilization during key steps of the cannabis/hemp flowers’ sojourn are in order.  
4.2 This standard is intended to assure safety, quality, and weight stabilization of packaged cannabis/hemp flower during transit operations.  
4.3 This standard is intended to be used by purveyors who move the packaged cured flower between licensed operators or to the end user.  
4.4 This standard is intended to be used by samplers and testing laboratories transporting samples to a laboratory to assure that samples analyzed represent as accurately as possible, the material that was gathered to provide the sample for analysis.
SCOPE
1.1 Specification D8432 covers the environmental conditions, such as temperature, humidity, and lighting under which the cured, dry, cannabis/hemp flowers packaged in fresh format and intended for human use can be maintained in transit to assure the safety, quality, and weight stabilization of the packaged flower. This guide suggests means by which the purveyor of transportation of cannabis/hemp can meet those specifications.  
1.1.1 This standard does not apply to frozen cannabis/hemp.  
1.1.2 This standard does not apply to cannabis/hemp intended for extraction.  
1.2 This standard applies to controlling the environment surrounding packaged cannabis/hemp flower in transit, either within the package itself or in the environment surrounding the package, or both.  
1.3 This standard 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 transit is not within the scope of this standard.  
1.6 This standard 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 Authorities having jurisdiction may have additional or alternate requirements which shall take precedence or supersede this standard.  
1.8 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.  
1.9 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.

SCOPE
1.1 This specification shall define the label content and style and format specifications for consumer products containing cannabinoids sold in an adult-use or medicinal-use marketplace.  
1.2 This specification shall define clear product categories for which these specifications apply.  
1.3 This specification shall apply to all consumer products containing cannabinoids packaged, distributed, and sold in an adult-use or medicinal-use marketplace regardless of the methods of obtention (source) of the cannabinoids.  
1.4 This specification shall not apply to inhalable or topical consumer products containing less than 10 000 PPM (1 %) total cannabinoids2, of which, no more than 3000 PPM (0.3 %) shall be total THC3.  
1.5 This specification shall not apply to ingestible consumer products containing less than 250 PPM (0.025 %) total cannabinoids, of which, no more than 10 PPM (0.001 %) shall be total THC4.  
1.6 This specification shall not define the label specifications for approved dietary supplements, over-the-counter drugs, or pharmaceuticals containing cannabinoids.  
1.7 This specification shall not define the label specifications for non-consumer products containing cannabinoids such as bulk or in-process products.  
1.8 This specification shall not define the design characteristics for label material, adhesives, ink, or other features unrelated to label content or style, format, location, and prominence of elements.  
1.9 Where aspects of this specification differ from jurisdictional regulatory requirements, the stricter of the two shall take precedence.  
1.10 Where aspects of this specification conflict with jurisdictional regulatory requirements, the authority having jurisdiction shall take precedence.  
1.11 Units—The values stated in either SI units or US Customary units are to be regarded separately as standard. The values stated in each system are not necessarily exact equivalents; therefore, to ensure conformance with the standard, each system shall be used independently of the other, and values from the two systems shall not be combined.  
1.12 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.  
1.13 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.

SIGNIFICANCE AND USE
5.1 This practice is designed for use on cannabis flower by cannabis producers, processors, dispensers, testing laboratories, and end users. aw testing at any point in the supply chain is an important element in ensuring the safety and quality of cannabis flower. Testing can occur spontaneously at any point in the supply chain by regulatory agencies, suppliers, and customers.  
5.2 This practice is an important endpoint in determining whether a cannabis flower sample is being stored under optimal storage conditions (see Specification D8197).  
5.3 Analysis of water activity should be considered an important quality control step in ensuring a cannabis flower sample is being stored under optimal storage conditions to prevent mold and/or other microbiological growth and/or breakage.  
5.4 Maintaining the requisite aw throughout the supply chain from completion of drying through merchandising ensures safety and quality for the consumer.  
5.5 Water activity is used in many cases as a critical control point for Hazard Analysis and Critical Control Points (HACCP) programs. Controlling aw should not be seen as a kill step.5 Rather control of aw focuses on preventing the growth and proliferation of microorganisms.  
5.6 This practice is designed for use by trained technical individuals with minimal knowledge of complex analytical chemistry procedures.
SCOPE
1.1 This practice covers the recommended procedure for determining the water activity (aw) of a cannabis flower sample.  
1.2 Units—The values stated in SI units are to be regarded as the standard. Water activity is a ratio, and thus is without unit designation.  
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, health, and environmental practices and determine the applicability of regulatory limitations prior to use.  
1.4 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.

ABSTRACT
This specification prescribes the recommended range of water activity (aw) suitable for safe and efficacious storage of cannabis flowers or portions thereof. Water activity (aw) is defined as the partial vapor pressure of water in a substance divided by the partial vapor pressure of pure water at the same temperature, which can be calculated by dividing the partial vapor pressure of water in the substance by the partial vapor pressure of pure water at the same temperature. This describes quantitatively the capability of the cannabis flower in a sealed container to affect the humidity of the container's headspace air. aw shall be less than 0.65 to ensure against undesirable growth of microorganisms such as mold, and shall be greater than 0.55 to ensure against physical damage (breakage) in routine handling and storage. If aw exceeds 0.68, further drying of the cannabis flower(s) shall be required to ensure that the aw is in the range 0.55–0.65. If aw is less than 0.68, co-storage with a salt-based aw (relative humidity) control sachet(s) designed to maintain the relative humidity between 0.55 to 0.65 can effectively bring the stored cannabis flower(s) into the specified 0.55–0.65 range. Storing cannabis flower with appropriately designed aw (relative humidity) salt-based control sachets intended to ensure a relative humidity of 0.55 to 0.65 in sealed containers can maintain the optimum storage conditions.
Maintaining the requisite aw throughout the supply chain from completion of drying through merchandising ensures safety and quality for the consumer.
SCOPE
1.1 This specification covers the recommended range of aw suitable for safe and efficacious storage of cannabis flowers or portions thereof.  
1.2 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.  
1.3 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.

SCOPE
1.1 This standard defines the specifications (appropriate tests, their analytical methods and acceptance criteria) for the identification, strength (for example, cannabinoid content), and purity (for example, limits for contaminants) for medicinal-use cannabis inflorescence.  
1.2 This specification references approved analytical methods used to verify the specifications, and in the absence of approved analytical methods, a suggested method for validating such specifications.  
1.3 Units—The values stated in SI units are to be regarded as standard. No other units of measurement are included in this standard.  
1.4 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.  
1.5 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.

SCOPE
1.1 This standard specifies the environmental conditions, such as temperature, humidity, and lighting under which cannabis/hemp flowers packaged in fresh format and intended for human use are to be maintained in transit to ensure the safety and quality 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 in transit.  
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 Security of the packaged cannabis/hemp flower while in transit is not within the scope of this specification.  
1.5 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.  
1.6 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.  
1.7 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.

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.

SCOPE
1.1 This standard specifies the environmental conditions, such as temperature, humidity, and lighting, under which cannabis/hemp flowers intended for human use are to be packaged to ensure the safety, quality, and weight stabilization of the packaged flower. This specification does not apply to frozen cannabis/hemp nor to cannabis/hemp intended for extraction.  
1.2 This specification applies only to controlling an indoor environment (heat, cooling, humidity control) surrounding packaging operations. Outdoor operations are outside the scope of this specification and are not addressed.  
1.3 This specification is to be followed by licensed operators in the cannabis/hemp space who move the cured crop(s) into consumer or non-consumer packaging used for distribution.  
1.4 Security of the cannabis/hemp flower during the packaging process is not within the scope of this specification.  
1.5 This specification is intended to remain valid until the packaged cannabis/hemp flower is placed in storage or transit.  
1.6 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.  
1.7 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.

SCOPE
1.1 This specification establishes an international symbol applicable to all products containing intoxicating cannabinoids at a quantity or concentration sufficient to have a warning deemed necessary by the authority having jurisdiction (AHJ).  
1.2 This specification shall apply to all finished products that are intended for consumer use, which includes topical use, ingestion, inhalation, and any/all other methods of adsorption on or in the body of a human or animal.  
1.3 This specification provides uniformity in identifying potential health and safety hazards associated with exposure to a substance that may cause intoxicating (that is, mind or consciousness altering, or both) effects.  
1.4 This specification seeks to ensure visual clarity and consistency, which results in improvement of recognition and comprehension for the end user.  
1.5 Units—The values stated in either SI units or inch-pound units are to be regarded separately as standard. The values stated in each system are not necessarily exact equivalents; therefore, to ensure conformance with the standard, each system shall be used independently of the other, and values from the two systems shall not be combined.  
1.6 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.  
1.7 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.

SIGNIFICANCE AND USE
4.1 This practice will specify the baseline physical properties of a pre-roll, including the weight of cannabis herbal material in the pre-roll, the length of the pre-roll, and the diameter of the pre-roll.  
4.2 This practice will provide clarity on the physical properties of cannabis pre-rolls.
SCOPE
1.1 This practice is intended to be used to identify the physical properties of a cannabis/hemp pre-roll.  
1.2 This practice shall apply to pre-rolls made using herbal material(s) from any type of a cannabis plant (that is, cannabis/hemp), regardless of the cannabinoid content. For the sake of brevity, the term “cannabis” shall be used henceforth to refer to any type of cannabis plant (cannabis/hemp).  
1.3 This practice helps to provide clarity on pre-roll preparation and sampling to identify, measure, and report the length, diameter, and weight of cannabis pre-rolls.  
1.4 This practice shall not be applicable to infused cannabis pre-rolls, which are outside the scope of this standard.  
1.5 Units—The values stated in either SI units or United States Customary Units (USC Units) are to be regarded separately as standard. The values stated in each system may not be exact equivalents; therefore, each system shall be used independently of the other. Combining values from the two systems may result in non-conformance with the standard. Metric units will be stated as standard and USC units will be shown in brackets relative to the metric units.  
1.6 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.  
1.7 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.

SIGNIFICANCE AND USE
5.1 According to statistics provided by the NFPA, one of the most common initiating events in a fatal fire is the dropping of a smoking material, such as a pre-roll, onto a bed or a piece of upholstered furniture. Test Methods E1352 and E1353 and NFPA 261 and NFPA 260 have been developed to evaluate the susceptibility of upholstered furniture mock-ups and components to ignition by cigarettes (similarly for pre-rolls). Federal Standard 16 CFR 1632 was promulgated to reduce the likelihood that mattresses and mattress pads would ignite from a lighted smoking material. Research of test methods (NIST 851-2) has found that filter paper substrates can be used to replace the fabric/padding assembly with multiple layers of common filter paper showing a systematic progression in measuring ignition strength. Additionally, smoking materials with high percentages of full-length burns on filter paper substrates (NIST 1436) generate enough heat to keep burning and thus are more likely to ignite soft furnishings than smoking materials with lower percentages of full-length burns.  
5.2 In this test method, the pre-rolls are subjected to a set of laboratory conditions. If different conditions are substituted or the end-use conditions are changed, it may not be possible to use this test method to predict quantitative changes in the fire test response. Therefore, the quantitative results are valid only for the fire test exposure conditions described in this test method. Pre-roll preparation and sampling are very important to ensure minimal impact on results. Preparation shall be made using Practice D8343/D8343M.  
5.3 This test method outlines the moisture content of cannabis herbal material in the pre-roll. Determining the moisture content of cannabis herbal material used will shed more light on the effects of moisture on the probability of a pre-roll to achieve a full-length burn when ignited.  
5.4 The data from this test method can help extrapolate whether a sample set of pre-ro...
SCOPE
1.1 This fire-test-response standard provides a standard measure of the probability of a cannabis/hemp pre-roll positioned on a substrate to generate enough heat to continue burning and thus potentially cause ignition of bedding or upholstered furniture.  
1.2 This test method shall be applicable to pre-roll units that are intended for personal inhalation by means of combustion and contain dried herbal material from any type of a cannabis plant, that is, cannabis/hemp. For the sake of brevity, the term “cannabis” shall be used henceforth to refer to any type of cannabis plant (cannabis/hemp).  
1.3 This test method shall be applicable to pre-rolls that burn along the length of a cannabis pre-roll column.  
1.4 This test method shall not be applicable to infused pre-rolls, which are outside the scope of this standard.  
1.5 Pre-roll preparation and sampling shall be made using Practice D8343/D8343M.  
1.6 Units—The values stated in either SI units or United States Customary units (USC units) are to be regarded separately as standard. The values stated in each system may not be exact equivalents; therefore, each system shall be used independently of the other. Combining values from the two systems may result in non-conformance with the standard. Metric units will be stated as standard and USC units will be shown in brackets relative to the metric units.  
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 Or...

SIGNIFICANCE AND USE
4.1 This guide provides manufacturers, wholesalers, and retailers with guidance on how to package and label consumer resin cannabis products, based on their intended use, in a manner that prevents contamination and promotes prevention of accidental or improper consumption. The guide recommends packaging types, terminology, nomenclature, graphics, and symbols that enable consumers to determine product type, strain, potency, concentration, dosage, and expiration date, such that informed decisions can be made.
SCOPE
1.1 This guide is for the packaging and labeling of cannabis flowers, resins, and preparations derived therefrom for sale to adult consumers, legally authorized medical users, and caregivers in a business-to-consumer/patient/caregiver retail environment and other legal distribution channels. This includes labeling of products, regardless of packaging format, that will be purchased by adults in retail dispensaries, pharmacies, or other distribution methods (for example, postal shipment).  
1.2 This guide does not address packaging or labeling specific to non-consumer-facing transactions (for example, products packaged for transfer between business entities, including growers, processors, manufacturers, wholesalers, and retailers).  
1.3 This guide incorporates relevant materials previously published in other industry resources such as ASTM Committees D10 and F02, Foundation of Cannabis Unified Standards (FOCUS), American Herbal Products Association (AHPA), Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), and various sanctioned working group findings and publications (for example, Council on Responsible Cannabis Regulation (CRCR), National Cannabis Industry Association (NCIA), and so forth).  
1.4 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.  
1.5 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.

SIGNIFICANCE AND USE
3.1 The practical applications of these guidelines include the adoption of international guidelines for the disposal of controlled substances, harmonization with the UN Single Convention on Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances, clarification of controlled and uncontrolled parts of the cannabis plant, and flexible and economical disposal methods for resin containing cannabis raw materials and downstream products.  
3.2 This guide provides a step-by-step method for the implementation of a disposal process capable of rendering cannabis raw materials and products containing resins irretrievable, non-reclaimable, and safe to compost, commingle with municipal waste, or incinerate.  
3.3 This guide is intended to be used by cannabis operations, such as cultivators, manufacturers, distributors, and laboratories. This guide clearly distinguishes between those parts of the plant that require being rendered irretrievable before further processing or disposal and those parts of the plant that do not require any type of special processing or handling protocols.  
3.4 This guide is useful for regulators, as it provides assurance that cannabis operations and authorized consumers who follow the guide will be able to mitigate diversion of waste cannabis raw materials and products containing resins, thereby maintaining the safety and health of the public and environment.  
3.5 This guide provides authorized consumers with a way to dispose of medical and/or adult-use cannabis products in a safe and compliant manner similar to that used for prescription medications.  
3.6 Use of this guide will minimize the amount of waste that is produced by cannabis operations, relieving both economic and logistical resources of the operators and authorities having jurisdiction.
SCOPE
1.1 This guide encompasses generalized guidelines for the disposal of cannabis raw materials and products containing resins. The guidelines presented can also be applied to the disposal of planting seed.  
1.2 This guide also provides guidance for authorized consumers outlining the safe and secure disposal of unwanted, unused, or expired resin cannabis products at home or through use of a take-back program facilitated by a cannabis operation or the authority having jurisdiction.  
1.3 This guide does not cover the disposal of seeds, leaves, stalks, or roots so long as they are not accompanied by the flowers or resins.  
1.4 This guide does not cover the disposal of other waste materials commonly generated by a cannabis operation, such as waste grow-media, cleaning agents, pesticides, fertilizers, solvents, lighting (mercury- and lead-based), hazardous materials, laboratory wastes generated during quality assurance and quality control, water, or unused packaging and label materials.  
1.5 Units—The values stated in SI units are to be regarded as the standard. No other units of measurement are included in this standard.  
1.6 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.  
1.7 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.

SCOPE
1.1 This specification covers the recommended range of aw suitable for safe and efficacious storage of cannabis flowers or portions thereof.  
1.2 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.  
1.3 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.

SIGNIFICANCE AND USE
5.1 This practice is designed for use on cannabis flower by cannabis producers, processors, dispensers, testing laboratories, and end users. aw testing at any point in the supply chain is an important element in ensuring the safety and quality of cannabis flower. Testing can occur spontaneously at any point in the supply chain by regulatory agencies, suppliers, and customers.  
5.2 This practice is an important endpoint in determining whether a cannabis flower sample is being stored under optimal storage conditions (see Specification D8197).  
5.3 Analysis of water activity should be considered an important quality control step in ensuring a cannabis flower sample is being stored under optimal storage conditions to prevent mold and/or other microbiological growth and/or breakage.  
5.4 Maintaining the requisite aw throughout the supply chain from completion of drying through merchandising ensures safety and quality for the consumer.  
5.5 Water activity is used in many cases as a critical control point for Hazard Analysis and Critical Control Points (HACCP) programs. Controlling aw should not be seen as a kill step.5 Rather control of aw focuses on preventing the growth and proliferation of microorganisms.  
5.6 This practice is designed for use by trained technical individuals with minimal knowledge of complex analytical chemistry procedures.
SCOPE
1.1 This practice covers the recommended procedure for determining the water activity (aw) of a cannabis flower sample.  
1.2 Units—The values stated in SI units are to be regarded as the standard. Water activity is a ratio, and thus is without unit designation.  
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, health, and environmental practices and determine the applicability of regulatory limitations prior to use.  
1.4 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.

SIGNIFICANCE AND USE
5.1 This practice is designed for use on cannabis flower by cannabis producers, processors, dispensers, testing laboratories, and end users. aw testing at any point in the supply chain is an important element in ensuring the safety and quality of cannabis flower. Testing can occur spontaneously at any point in the supply chain by regulatory agencies, suppliers, and customers.  
5.2 This practice is an important endpoint in determining whether a cannabis flower sample is being stored under optimal storage conditions (see Specification D8197).  
5.3 Analysis of water activity should be considered an important quality control step in ensuring a cannabis flower sample is being stored under optimal storage conditions to prevent mold and/or other microbiological growth and/or breakage.  
5.4 Maintaining the requisite aw throughout the supply chain from completion of drying through merchandising ensures safety and quality for the consumer.  
5.5 Water activity is used in many cases as a critical control point for Hazard Analysis and Critical Control Points (HACCP) programs. Controlling aw should not be seen as a kill step.7 Rather control of aw focuses on preventing the growth and proliferation of microorganisms.  
5.6 This practice is designed for use by trained technical individuals with minimal knowledge of complex analytical chemistry procedures.
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1.1 This practice covers the recommended procedure for determining the water activity (aw) of a cannabis flower sample.  
1.2 Units—The values stated in SI units are to be regarded as the standard. Water activity is a ratio, and thus is without unit designation.  
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, health, and environmental practices and determine the applicability of regulatory limitations prior to use.  
1.4 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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1.1 This specification covers the recommended range of aw suitable for safe and efficacious storage of cannabis flowers or portions thereof.  
1.2 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.  
1.3 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.