ASTM D8229-26
Standard Guide for Corrective Action and Preventive Action (CAPA) for the Cannabis Industry
| Označení normy: | ASTM D8229-26 |
| Vydáno: | 01.08.2026 |
| Status: | Active |
| Počet stran: | 6 |
| Sekce: | 15.10 |
| Označení: | cannabis; CAPA; correction; corrective action; investigation; preventive action; root cause; |
| ASTM označení: | ASTM D8229 |
| Nahrazuje: | D8229-19 |
1.1 This guide applies to all entities that cultivate, process, manufacture, test, and distribute cannabis products.
1.2 In this guide, corrective action and preventive action (CAPA) are defined.
1.3 This guide covers:
1.3.1 Identification of a problem,
1.3.2 Evaluation of a problem,
1.3.3 Investigation of a problem,
1.3.4 Initiating a CAPA,
1.3.5 The flow of CAPA,
1.3.6 Closeout of CAPA, and
1.3.7 How CAPA may interact with other processes.
1.4 This guide does not go into detail on the processes that may be related or that may interact with the CAPA process. Those processes are defined in other standards. However, in this guide, how CAPA may interact with other processes is described, for example:
1.4.1 Root cause analysis (RCA),
1.4.2 Change management or change control,
1.4.3 Nonconformity,
1.4.4 Deviation, and
1.4.5 Continuous improvement.
1.5 This 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.
1.6 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.