ASTM D8219-19

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.
Designation: D8219 − 19
Standard Guide for
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Cleaning and Disinfection at a Cannabis Cultivation Center
This standard is issued under the fixed designation D8219; the number immediately following the designation indicates the year of
original adoption or, in the case of revision, the year of last revision. A number in parentheses indicates the year of last reapproval. A
superscript epsilon (´) indicates an editorial change since the last revision or reapproval.
1. Scope priate safety, health, and environmental practices and deter-
mine the applicability of regulatory limitations prior to use.
1.1 The purpose of this guide is to provide a collection of
1.8 This international standard was developed in accor-
information and a range of options for cleaning and disinfect-
dance with internationally recognized principles on standard-
ing a cannabis cultivation center, including the prevention of
ization established in the Decision on Principles for the
hazards such as: disease, pests, and contamination.
Development of International Standards, Guides and Recom-
1.2 This guide addresses techniques and considerations for
mendations issued by the World Trade Organization Technical
cleaning, as well as information on disinfection products and
Barriers to Trade (TBT) Committee.
techniques.
2. Referenced Documents
1.3 This guide is not intended for stewardship of cleaning
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2.1 ASTM Standards:
and housekeeping operations. Refer to Guide E1971 for more
D5791 Guide for Using Probability Sampling Methods in
information on general janitorial type cleaning.
Studies of Indoor Air Quality in Buildings
1.4 This guide does not recommend a specific course of
D7338 Guide for Assessment Of Fungal Growth in Build-
action due to the wide variety of circumstances and differences
ings
from one cultivation center to another. As such, it is not
D7391 Test Method for Categorization and Quantification of
possible to describe a set of universal steps that will always be
Airborne Fungal Structures in an Inertial Impaction
performed (that is, a standard practice); therefore, the user of
Sample by Optical Microscopy
this guide must decide what is appropriate for a given situation
D7788 Practice for Collection of Total Airborne Fungal
or location.
Structures via Inertial Impaction Methodology
1.5 This guide offers an organized collection of information
D7910 Practice for Collection of Fungal Material From
oraseriesofoptionsanddoesnotrecommendaspecificcourse
Surfaces by Tape Lift
of action. This document cannot replace education or experi-
E1971 Guide for Stewardship for the Cleaning of Commer-
ence and should be used in conjunction with professional
cial and Institutional Buildings
judgment. Not all aspects of this guide may be applicable in all
E2590 Guide for Conducting HazardAnalysis-Critical Con-
circumstances. This ASTM standard is not intended to repre-
trol Point (HACCP) Evaluations
sent or replace the standard of care by which the adequacy of
E2614 Guide for Evaluation of Cleanroom Disinfectants
a given professional service must be judged, nor should this
E3106 Guide for Science-Based and Risk-Based Cleaning
document be applied without consideration of a project’s many
Process Development and Validation
unique aspects. The word “Standard” in the title of this
F3127 GuideforValidatingCleaningProcessesUsedDuring
document means only that the document has been approved
the Manufacture of Medical Devices
through the ASTM consensus process.
3. Terminology
1.6 Units—The values stated in SI units are to be regarded
3.1 Definitions of Terms Specific to This Standard:
as the standard. No other units of measurement are included in
3.1.1 biosecurity, n—preventative measures designed to
this standard.
protect crops and property from the entry and spread of pests
1.7 This standard does not purport to address all of the
and diseases.
safety concerns, if any, associated with its use. It is the
3.1.2 cleaning, v—physical removal of dirt, debris, and
responsibility of the user of this standard to establish appro-
other potential contaminants to the extent necessary for further
processing or intended use.
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This guide is under the jurisdiction ofASTM Committee D37 on Cannabis and
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is the direct responsibility of Subcommittee D37.01 on Indoor and Outdoor For referenced ASTM standards, visit the ASTM website, www.astm.org, or
Horticulture and Agriculture. contact ASTM Customer Service at service@astm.org. For Annual Book of ASTM
Current edition approved Jan. 1, 2019. Published February 2019. DOI: 10.1520/ Standards volume information, refer to the standard’s Document Summary page on
D8219-19. the ASTM website.
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