by Amber Livesey | Jun 4, 2026 | Packaging Testing, Test Selection
Packaging testing for startups is one of those things that doesn’t show up on most launch checklists — until a damage claim does. Quick Answer Packaging testing for startups typically starts with ISTA 1A or 2A for parcel-shipped products, or ISTA 6-Amazon...
by Amber Livesey | May 22, 2026 | Medical Packaging, Packaging Testing
What tests are required for cold chain packaging validation?Cold chain packaging validation requires confirming that a packaging system maintains required temperature conditions throughout the full distribution cycle — including handling, transit, staging delays, and...
by Amber Livesey | Mar 26, 2026 | Packaging Testing, Test Selection
What is Amazon packaging certification and which test do you need? Amazon packaging certification is tested under the ISTA 6-Amazon standard, which has two certification paths — SIOC and Over-Boxing. SIOC certifies products that ship in their existing retail or...
by Amber Livesey | Mar 19, 2026 | Packaging Testing, Product Development
What do packaging testing delays actually cost? Packaging testing delays cost more than schedule slip. When a test program runs late, labs charge a premium for expedited queue access — and that premium compounds when multiple configurations need separate sequences....
by Amber Livesey | Mar 10, 2026 | Automotive Testing, Packaging Testing
What are automotive packaging testing best practices?Automotive packaging testing best practices include running ISTA 3A and ASTM D4169 sequences conditioned to real-world humidity and temperature profiles, documenting specific failure modes rather than pass/fail...
