Work Item
ASTM WK64711

New Specification for Specification for Sanitation and Cleaning

1. Scope

1.1 This specification will focus on sanitation and cleaning for indoor and outdoor cultivation and agriculture operations to assure no biological contamination occurs. 1.2 Safety and sanitation is an essential part of the cannabis industry. Employees need working environments that provide a safe and sanitary area to work and operate. 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.

Keywords

cleaning equipment and supplies; cleaning equipment identification; floor drain cleaning; general cleanliness; product protection during cleaning; sanitation logs; sanitation procedures; schedule; swab testing; training

Rationale

Safety and sanitation is an essential part of the cannabis industry. Employees need working environments that provide a safe and sanitary area to work and operate.

The title and scope are in draft form and are under development within this ASTM Committee.

Details

Developed by Subcommittee: D37.01

Committee: D37

Staff Manager: Jimmy Farrell

Work Item Status

Date Initiated: 08-09-2018

Technical Contact: Shelly Flanery

Item: 001

Ballot: D37.01 (18-02)

Status: Will Reballot Item

Item: 001

Ballot: D37 (19-02)

Status: Will Reballot Item

Item: 001

Ballot: D37 (19-06)

Status: Will Reballot Item