ASTM D 8357 : 2021

1.1This standard shall classify various types of cannabis/hemp flower vaporizer devices.

1.2This classification differentiates between the intended use of each type of cannabis/hemp flower vaporizer devices.

1.3This classification shall provide examples of each type of cannabis/hemp flower vaporizer devices. Examples and pictorials shown in the annexes and appendixes or described in this classification are not intended to be all-inclusive and are included only as an aid in understanding and comprehension of the classification system.

1.4Vaporizer devices intended for use with materials other than cannabis flower, a dried cannabis flower, or ground dried cannabis flower, or combination thereof, are not in the scope of this classification.

1.5This classification shall apply to vaporizer devices used to consume cannabis flower from a cannabis plant regardless of the type of cannabis plant from which it is derived. For the sake of brevity, the term “cannabis” shall be used from now on to refer to any type of cannabis plant (cannabis/hemp).

1.6The values stated in SI units are to be regarded as standard. No other units of measurement are included in this standard.

1.7This 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.

1.8This 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.