Standard Practice for Determination of Water Activity (aw) in Cannabis Flower

Importancia y uso:

5.1 This practice is designed for use on cannabis flower by cannabis producers, processors, dispensers, testing laboratories, and end users. a_w 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 a_w 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 a_w should not be seen as a kill step.5 Rather control of a_w 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.

Subcomité:

D37.04

Referida por:

D8197-22, D8439-22, D8439-22, D8500-23, D8197-22, D8498-23, D8499-23

Volúmen:

15.10

Número ICS:

65.020.20 (Plant growing)

Palabras clave:

aw; cannabis; cannabis flower; moisture; water activity; water content;