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...
by Amber Livesey | Mar 4, 2026 | Packaging Testing, Temperature Testing
What is heat testing for packaging and when do you need it?Heat testing for packaging involves conditioning samples at elevated temperature and humidity before running standard ISTA or ASTM mechanical test sequences. It replicates the thermal stress packaging...
by Amber Livesey | Feb 26, 2026 | Distribution, Packaging Testing
What is a national packaging testing lab, and why does it matter for validation timelines?A national packaging testing lab runs ISTA and ASTM test programs across more than one facility, so vibration, compression, and environmental conditioning can happen in parallel...
by Amber Livesey | Feb 19, 2026 | Packaging Testing, Product Development
Packaging testing during product development is often treated as a final validation step instead of an engineering input. When testing is delayed, early material and structural assumptions go unchallenged. The result is late-stage failures that could have been...
by Amber Livesey | Feb 11, 2026 | Medical Packaging, Packaging Testing
Medical device packaging distribution testing often passes in the laboratory but fails under real-world distribution conditions. When sequencing and environmental variables are not aligned with actual supply chain exposure, hidden failure modes emerge. It shows up...
by Amber Livesey | Feb 2, 2026 | Packaging Testing, Product Development
Why does packaging testing sometimes fail to prevent problems, even when it’s performed correctly?Because of timing, not technique. Testing introduced after design freeze — once materials, cushioning, and pack configuration are already locked — can only confirm...
