ASTM D8500-23
Standard Guide for Meeting the Specifications of ASTM D8423

Standard No.

ASTM D8500-23

Release Date

2023

Published By

American Society for Testing and Materials (ASTM)

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ASTM D8500-23

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.

ASTM D8500-23 Referenced Document

• ASTM D8196 Standard Practice for Determination of Water Activity (aw) in Cannabis Flower
• ASTM D8197 Standard Specification for Maintaining Acceptable Water Activity (aw) Range (0.55 to 0.65) for Dry Cannabis Flower Intended for Human/Animal Use
• ASTM D8233 Standard Guide for Packaging and Labeling of Consumer Resin Cannabis Products for Sale to Adult Consumers, Legally Authorized Medical Users, and Caregivers in a Business-to-Consumer Retail Environment
• ASTM D8270 Standard Terminology Relating to Cannabis*， 2023-05-15 Update
• ASTM D8309 Standard Guide for Stability Testing of Cannabis-Based Products*， 2024-04-21 Update

ASTM D8500-23 history

• 2023 ASTM D8500-23 Standard Guide for Meeting the Specifications of ASTM D8423