ASTM cancels in-person standards meetings

ASTM reports that all previously scheduled in-person June standards development meetings, including independent meetings, have been canceled.

Last month, ASTM International announced the cancellation of all its May in-person meetings.

According to the organization, this decision followed a continued review of information regarding the COVID-19 pandemic from the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and the World Health Organization (WHO), and input from ASTM International members.

ASTM International staff will be reportedly be contacting committee leaders to plan alternatives for conducting committee business.

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