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Public Consultation in ASTM International’sStandards Development ProcessUS-SADC Exchange on Good Regulatory Practices with SADCSTAN and SADCTRLCGarden Court Hotel, Johannesburg, South Africa –June 2, 2015Len MorrisseyDirector, Technical Committee Operationswww.astm.org ASTM International

Presentation Areas1What is ASTM International?2Engaging Stakeholder Participation inASTM standards development3Public and consumer consultationexamples - Consumer Safety ASTM InternationalJune 2, 20152

Helping Our World Work Better12,000 ASTMstandardsoperate globally ASTM InternationalApplied to justabout everythingfrom steel tosustainabilityThey improvethe livesof millionsevery dayJune 2, 20153

Important. Every Day. The Role of ASTM Standards– Ensures safety, quality and reliability– Constantly responding to new challenges,new technology and new markets– Built on principle of voluntaryconsensus: giving everyonean opportunity to participate– Effective and relevant acrossdiverse markets– Helping everyone: consumers,businesses, manufacturers,innovators and governments– Incorporated into contracts, regulations,codes, and laws around the world; theysupport established and emergingeconomies and free and fair global trade. ASTM International6,525ASTM standards havebeen adopted, used asa reference, or usedas the basis of nationalstandards outsidethe USAJune 2, 20154

Over a Century of OpennessHow We Work– Worldwide acceptance and trust comesfrom the principle of openness– Experts, individuals, organizations,academia, governments, tradeassociations, consultants and consumerscome together– Over 30,000 members from 148 countries– Exchanging expertise and knowledge– Participating in a transparent process –open to anyone, anywhere– Timely and relevant. Fully representativeof sectors. An aid to innovation, not ahurdle to overcome ASTM International145main committeesplus 1,997subcommitteesJune 2, 20155

Universal Equality of OpportunityOperating Globally– ASTM is one of the world’s largest StandardsDeveloping Organizations, with global reachand influence– Embracing all the principles of the World TradeOrganization’s Agreement on TechnicalBarriers to Trade– Working across political, cultural andgeographic borders– Recognizing expertise, not country of origin– Trusted for market relevanceand technical quality– The choice for many global industries– 50% outside USA92memorandumsof understanding– Our global outreach activities increaseunderstanding– Our Memorandum of UnderstandingProgram provides tangible encouragementto developing economies ASTM InternationalJune 2, 20156

Helping to Make the DifferenceMembership– Membership is open to anyone who wantsto use their expertise to influencestandards– Three types:Participating, Organizational, Student30,000 global ASTM membersin over 148 countriesparticipating in ASTM– Participating Members develop new andrevise existing standards – they can alsonetwork with peers and gain professionaldevelopment opportunities– Organizational Members help shapestandards and get privileged access toinformation. Membership supports growth,trade and employee development– Student Membership is free and opento all students – it provides a fullunderstanding of the standardizationprocess ASTM InternationalJune 2, 20157

Small and Medium Sized Enterprises (SME’s)Equal Voice– Members from small companies play a criticalrole in today’s global economic infrastructure– ASTM committee structure ensures balancedparticipation from stakeholders– SME technical input and vote is equal to thatof large multinational companies– ASTM uses technology to lower barriers toparticipation and speed the process– Electronic balloting of standards from inceptionto publication– Web conferencing to engage additionalexperts and accelerating the developmentprocess51%of ASTM members comefrom organizations with250 employees or less– Helps SME’s to maintain their technicalpresence in global markets and makes itpossible to sell products more successfullyaround the world ASTM InternationalJune 2, 20158

Standards and InternationalRules of TradeWTO – Technical Barriers to Trade AgreementG/TBT/1/REV 9 Section IX: Prohibits use of regulations, standards, and conformityassessment (technical measures) as barriers to trade Encourages the use of international standards forfacilitating trade and as the basis of technicalregulations Recognizes international standards based upon thecriteria or principles of their development ASTM InternationalJune 2, 20159

ASTM complies with WTO principles forinternational standards developmentWTO / TBT PrinciplesASTM PrinciplesTransparencyOpennessImpartiality and consensusEffectiveness and relevanceCoherenceConsideration of developingnationsTransparencyOpennessImpartiality and consensusEffectiveness and relevanceCoherenceConsideration of developingnations ASTM InternationalJune 2, 201510

Technical Committee OrganizationTechnical Committees formto address specific industrysubjects.Subcommittees areestablished to addresssubsets of specializedsubject matter.Subcommittees organizetheir expertise into TaskGroups to write standards. ASTM InternationalMain CommitteeSubcommittee.01Subcommittee.02TaskGroup 1Subcommittee.03TaskGroup 2June 2, 201511

Classification of MembersNew Members are Classified by volunteer Officers of the Committeeusing the Membership ApplicationsNew Members are Classified based on what “voting interest”(organization) they represent Producer – produces or sells a material, product, system or service covered inthe committee or subcommittee scope User – purchases or uses a material, product, system or service (other thanhousehold use) covered in the committee or subcommittee scope Consumer – primarily purchases or represents those who purchase products andservices for household use within the committee or subcommittee scope General Interest – if not otherwise classified ASTM InternationalJune 2, 201512

Official Votes and BalanceOnly one official vote is assigned per voting interest(organization) One voting interest may have multiple members“Balance” means that the number of Producer official voterscannot exceed the sum of the User & General Interest officialvoters.Every member receivesballot notifications and can reviewballots and vote onlineProducerASTMUser&General InterestOfficial vote is used to measure balance,calculate voting statistics, and resolvenegative votes ASTM InternationalJune 2, 201513

ASTM Balloting ProcessCOMMITTEE ONSTANDARDSSOCIETY & MAINCOMMITTEESUBCOMMITTEEThe Committee onStandards (COS) isa standing committeeof the Society. Itreviews the process bywhich each standard isdeveloped or revised,to ensure ASTMprocedure wasadministered. ASTM InternationalTASKGROUPAfter Subcommittee approval, theMain Committee & entire Societyvote on the draft. If approved, it ispresented to the Committee onStandards for final review. If not, itreturns to the Task Group for redrafting, & balloting is repeated.A completed draft is voted on by theSubcommittee. If approved, it moves to aMain Committee vote. If not, it returns to theTask Group for re-drafting.Documents are drafted, andcontinually revised, in the TaskGroup by a few members whospecialize in the subject matter.June 2, 201514

ASTM Committees with Safety StandardsD01 PaintD10 PackagingD11 RubberD12 SoapsD13 TextilesF08 Sports EquipmentF09 Tires ASTM InternationalF04 Medical DevicesF11 Vacuum CleanersF14 FencesF15 Consumer ProductsF24 on Amusement Rides andDevicesF27 Snow SkiingC11 GypsumJune 2, 201515

Committee F15 on Consumer ProductsEstablished- Formed in 1973, F15 has a current membership of over1000 and has jurisdiction of 100 standardsSubcommittees- The nearly 60 technical subcommittees of F15 eachserve a different product area (for example juvenileproducts, toys, playground equipment, candles, poolsafety), and meet independently on different schedulesdepending upon level of activity and need.Liaison- Committee F15 brings together manufacturers, endusers, industry associations, regulatory authorities,health professionals and consumer advocacy groups ina common effort to improve consumer safety. ASTM InternationalJune 2, 201516

Committee F15 on Consumer ProductsKey Documents F404 Standard Consumer Safety Specification for High Chairs F833 Standard Consumer Safety Performance Specification forCarriages and Strollers F963 Standard Consumer Safety Specification for Toy Safety F1487 Standard Consumer Safety Performance Specification forPlayground Equipment for Public Use F2666 Standard Specification for Aboveground Portable Pools forResidential UseKey Stakeholders U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission Disney / Walmart / Toys R Us Fisher Price / Mattel Graco Health Canada Kids in Danger ASTM InternationalJune 2, 201517

Product Safety through RegulationStatutes Consumer Product Safety Act (CPSA) Consumer Product Safety ImprovementAct (CPSIA) Virginia Graeme Baker Pool and SpaSafety Act [PL 110-140] H.R. 2715 Canadian Consumer Product Safety Act(CCPSA)Regulations and Mandatory Standards 15 CFR 1150 Marking of Toys, Look-Alikeand Imitation Firearms 16 CFR 1303 Ban of Lead-ContainingPaint and Certain Consumer ProductsBearing Lead Containing Paint 16 CFR 1500 Hazardous Substances ActRegulationsCFRCode of FederalRegulations CPSC-CH-E1002-08.1 Standard OperatingProcedure for Determining Total Lead (Pb) inNon-Metal Children’s Products ASTM InternationalJune 2, 201518

Using Standards as MandatoryRequirementsMany ways to incorporate, even in thesame act!Section 104 - in accordance with section 553of title 5, United States Code, promulgateconsumer product safety standardsthat—(i) are substantially the same as suchvoluntary standards; or (ii) are more stringentthan such voluntary standards, if theCommission determines that more stringentstandards would further reduce the risk ofinjury associated with such products.Section 106 - , the provisions of ASTMInternational Standard F963–07 ConsumerSafety Specifications for Toy Safety (ASTMF963), as it exists on the date of enactmentof this Act “Section104 includes includes—full-size cribs andnonfull-size cribs; toddler beds; high chairs, boosterchairs, and hook-on chairs; bath seats; gates andother enclosures for confining a child;play yards; stationary activity centers; infant carriers;strollers; walkers; swings; and bassinets andcradles. ASTM InternationalJune 2, 201519

Moving ahead.How We Work The US does standards differently than therest of the world Standards are generally market driven Multiple paths towards standardization Worldwide acceptance and trust comes fromthe principle of openness Experts, individuals, organizations,academia, governments, trade associations,consultants and consumers come together Exchanging expertise and knowledge Participating in a transparent process – opento anyone, anywhere Timely and relevant. Fully representativeof sectors. An aid to innovation, not a hurdleto overcome ASTM International Transparency Openness Impartiality andconsensus Effectiveness andrelevance Coherence Consideration ofdeveloping nationsJune 2, 201520

Approaches towards incorporationMixed bag Incorporate technical requirements inregulation Led limits in CPSIA General Requirements or directives Followed by rulemakings Static Reference Include Year Date (most references) Ambulatory Reference CPSIA Toy Reference; dated but with ability tokeep pace with change ASTM InternationalJune 2, 201521

Organizations Active in ASTM F15National Safety CouncilNational Safe KidsNational Sanitation FoundationNational Child CareNational Rifle AssociationAmerican Academy of PediatricsNational Association of State Fire MarshallsNISTDepartment of CommerceDepartment of DefenseNFPAHealth Canada/Product SafetyKids in DangerNational Playground InstituteSleep Products Safety Council ASTM InternationalConsumer Product Safety CommissionUnderwriters LaboratoriesToy Industry AssociationGood Housekeeping lt Disney Parks and ResortsDepartment of Justice, CaliforniaNY City Parks DepartmentArmy-Air force ExchangeCanadian Standards AssociationPhysicians for Social ResponsibilityConsumers UnionJune 2, 201522

How ASTM Committee F15 Works Participants include consumer advocates, government agency representatives,consultants, manufacturers, lawyers, educators and testing laboratories. If not for the standard-setting process, these diverse interest groups rarely meet outside of acourtroom or legal proceeding. Standards meetings are informative and candid. Attendees share theirexperiences and knowledge to create better standards and, ultimately, betterproducts. CPSC incident data – including the National Electronic Injury SurveillanceSystem (NEISS) data – helps to drive the process. Data provided to each of the relevant ASTM subcommittees on patterns of injuries involvingspecific products. These patterns of injuries assist the subcommittees in determining what direction to take in thedevelopment of a new standard, or a revision to a current standard. ASTM InternationalJune 2, 201523

CPSC and ASTM Since 1972, CPSC staff have contributed technical expertiseand data resources to the ASTM standards developmentprocess. CPSC cites ASTM standards in regulation (most recently forBath Seats, Infant Walkers, Bassinettes, and Toddler Beds)and relies upon numerous other standards for enforcement Over 30 CPSC representatives participate in Committee F15on Consumer Products, others participate in F08, F24 and C11 Many standards issues are taken up as a result of a directCPSC request CPSC input and participation is essential to a successfulstandardization effort ASTM International24June 2, 2015

CPSC Participation in ASTM Staff members are added to ASTM committees as affiliatemembers free of charge Staff members have full voting rights but are assigned asnon-official voters by request Staff members typically abstain on formal actions butfrequently submit technical comments on ballots and activelyparticipate in committee discussions Agency comments are impactful ASTM InternationalJune 2, 201525

Advantages of CPSC Engagement Consumer product safety standards are the most effectivemethod to improve product safety and reduce injuries. Improved safety standards affect all products in a givencategory, not just those made by one manufacturer. Standards have a greater impact than recalls since even themost effective recalls generally result in the repair orreplacement of only a small percentage of products in use byconsumers. Eliminating the unsafe product before it is produced is mosteffective in improving product safety. ASTM InternationalJune 2, 201526

Role of Consumers and General Interest They are valuable stakeholdersProvide input to consumer behavior and preferencesAdd diversity and credibility to the consensus processAccordingly, ASTM supports consumers by: Monitoring/tracking engagement by each subcommittee Providing guidelines for “Effective Consumer Participation” and trainingin how to be more effective No charge to consumers for their membership in ASTM Travel funding/assistance is available from ASTM ASTM InternationalJune 2, 201527

ASTM Assists in Transparency inRulemakingASTM standards are provided in“read only” format to the generalpublic during the commentperiod of CPSC rulemakingprocess ASTM InternationalJune 2, 201528

CPSC Letter or RequestA CPSC letter or request initiates action: Response sent acknowledging request and detailing immediate stepsthat will be taken by the ASTM Committees Determination is made whether the hazard requires a change to anexisting standard or the development of a new activity IDI’s are requested to determine hazard pattern Subcommittee tasked to work with CPSC and relevant stakeholders todevelop language to address hazard Task groups meet virtually or in person to develop ballot items Revisions are balloted to update the standard ASTM InternationalJune 2, 201529

New Areas of Activity Liquid Laundry Packets Adult Bed Rails Torch Fuels Canadian Toy Alignment ASTM InternationalJune 2, 201530

Thank youwww.astm.org ASTM International

Jun 02, 2015 · Jun 02, 2015 · F11 Vacuum Cleaners . F14 Fences . F15 Consumer Products . F24 on Amusement Rides and Devices . F27 Snow Skiing . . pool safety), and meet independently on different schedules depending upon level of activity and need. Liaison - Committee F15 brings together manufacturers, end . Kmart

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