by Amber Livesey | Jan 27, 2026 | Packaging Testing, Test Selection
What is the difference between ISTA and ASTM packaging testing?ISTA procedures simulate complete distribution environments using defined sequences — they are designed for compliance and baseline screening. ASTM methods isolate individual stresses like drop, vibration,...
by Amber Livesey | Jan 20, 2026 | Packaging Testing, Temperature Testing
Does cold weather packaging testing matter even if my product doesn’t ship from a cold climate?Yes — the risk isn’t where your lab or warehouse is located, it’s where the product travels through. Winter shipping routes, refrigerated warehouses, and...
by Amber Livesey | Jan 14, 2026 | Packaging Testing
How do you know if a packaging test is actually reducing risk or just satisfying a requirement?A test reduces risk when it reflects how your product is actually shipped — the specific distribution mode, cumulative handling events, and environmental exposure it will...
by Amber Livesey | Jan 7, 2026 | Packaging Testing, Test Selection
Why does packaging that passed testing still fail during peak shipping season?Peak season doesn’t add a new hazard — it intensifies the ones your test program may have only checked at baseline levels. Higher conveyor speeds, taller pallet stacks, longer trailer...
by Amber Livesey | Jan 2, 2026 | Testing
What should packaging teams prioritize re-testing in Q1?Not everything — the failures that repeated. Teams that re-test defensively after peak season typically re-run three to four times more tests than they actually need, because they’re testing everything...
