ASTM D8439-22 - Standard Specification for Medicinal-use Cannabis Inflorescence

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.