ASTM_D_8219_-_19.pdf

Designation:D821919Standard Guide forCleaning and Disinfection at a Cannabis Cultivation Center1This standard is issued under the fixed designation D8219;the number immediately following the designation indicates the year oforiginal adoption or,in the case of revision,the year of last revision.A number in parentheses indicates the year of last reapproval.Asuperscript epsilon()indicates an editorial change since the last revision or reapproval.1.Scope1.1 The purpose of this guide is to provide a collection ofinformation and a range of options for cleaning and disinfect-ing a cannabis cultivation center,including the prevention ofhazards such as:disease,pests,and contamination.1.2 This guide addresses techniques and considerations forcleaning,as well as information on disinfection products andtechniques.1.3 This guide is not intended for stewardship of cleaningand housekeeping operations.Refer to Guide E1971 for moreinformation on general janitorial type cleaning.1.4 This guide does not recommend a specific course ofaction due to the wide variety of circumstances and differencesfrom one cultivation center to another.As such,it is notpossible to describe a set of universal steps that will always beperformed(that is,a standard practice);therefore,the user ofthis guide must decide what is appropriate for a given situationor location.1.5 This guide offers an organized collection of informationor a series of options and does not recommend a specific courseof action.This document cannot replace education or experi-ence and should be used in conjunction with professionaljudgment.Not all aspects of this guide may be applicable in allcircumstances.This ASTM standard is not intended to repre-sent or replace the standard of care by which the adequacy ofa given professional service must be judged,nor should thisdocument be applied without consideration of a projects manyunique aspects.The word“Standard”in the title of thisdocument means only that the document has been approvedthrough the ASTM consensus process.1.6 UnitsThe values stated in SI units are to be regardedas the standard.No other units of measurement are included inthis standard.1.7 This standard does not purport to address all of thesafety concerns,if any,associated with its use.It is theresponsibility of the user of this standard to establish appro-priate safety,health,and environmental practices and deter-mine the applicability of regulatory limitations prior to use.1.8 This international standard was developed in accor-dance with internationally recognized principles on standard-ization established in the Decision on Principles for theDevelopment of International Standards,Guides and Recom-mendations issued by the World Trade Organization TechnicalBarriers to Trade(TBT)Committee.2.Referenced Documents2.1 ASTM Standards:2D5791 Guide for Using Probability Sampling Methods inStudies of Indoor Air Quality in BuildingsD7338 Guide for Assessment Of Fungal Growth in Build-ingsD7391 Test Method for Categorization and Quantification ofAirborne Fungal Structures in an Inertial ImpactionSample by Optical MicroscopyD7788 Practice for Collection of Total Airborne FungalStructures via Inertial Impaction MethodologyD7910 Practice for Collection of Fungal Material FromSurfaces by Tape LiftE1971 Guide for Stewardship for the Cleaning of Commer-cial and Institutional BuildingsE2590 Guide for Conducting Hazard Analysis-Critical Con-trol Point(HACCP)EvaluationsE2614 Guide for Evaluation of Cleanroom DisinfectantsE3106 Guide for Science-Based and Risk-Based CleaningProcess Development and ValidationF3127 Guide for Validating Cleaning Processes Used Duringthe Manufacture of Medical Devices3.Terminology3.1 Definitions of Terms Specific to This Standard:3.1.1 biosecurity,npreventative measures designed toprotect crops and property from the entry and spread of pestsand diseases.3.1.2 cleaning,vphysical removal of dirt,debris,andother potential contaminants to the extent necessary for furtherprocessing or intended use.1This guide is under the jurisdiction of ASTM Committee D37 on Cannabis andis the direct responsibility of Subcommittee D37.01 on Indoor and OutdoorHorticulture and Agriculture.Current edition approved Jan.1,2019.Published February 2019.DOI:10.1520/D8219-19.2For referenced ASTM standards,visit the ASTM website,www.astm.org,orcontact ASTM Customer Service at serviceastm.org.For Annual Book of ASTMStandards volume information,refer to the standards Document Summary page onthe ASTM website.Copyright ASTM International,100 Barr Harbor Drive,PO Box C700,West Conshohocken,PA 19428-2959.United StatesThis international standard was developed in accordance with internationally recognized principles on standardization established in the Decision on Principles for theDevelopment of International Standards,Guides and Recommendations issued by the World Trade Organization Technical Barriers to Trade(TBT)Committee.1 3.1.3 contaminant,nany material that potentially hasadverse impact