ASTM D8513-24 - Standard Guide for Hemp Straw Intended for Decortication

1.1 This guide can be used by hemp farmers, hemp straw companies and hemp decorticators to target aspects of straw management that assist consistent quality.

1.2 This guide provides guidance for on-site management targets to help manage against potential spoilage. This guide will assist targeted use(s) until feasible in-field tests are developed that can reliably assess factors related to hemp straw spoilage.

1.3 Product wastage will be reduced if spoilage is avoided or identified early. Decisions to retarget to other uses may be done earlier and this may also help assess pricing, discounts, and salvageable hemp straw.

1.4 The values stated in SI units are to be regarded as standard. The values given in parentheses after SI units are provided for information only and are not considered standard.

1.5 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.

1.6 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.