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...
by Amber Livesey | Dec 17, 2025 | Distribution, Packaging Testing
What should you do when packaging that passed testing still fails during peak season?Treat the failure as data, not a verdict on your test program. Document where in the distribution cycle the failure occurred, wait until volume stabilizes, and use that real-world...
by Amber Livesey | Dec 11, 2025 | Packaging Testing, Temperature Testing
Why does extreme temperature testing matter more than standard conditioning profiles?Standard environmental conditioning tests a single, controlled temperature and humidity condition. Real shipments rarely experience that — they swing between cold warehouse docks, hot...
by Amber Livesey | Dec 4, 2025 | Packaging Testing, Test Selection
Choosing the right packaging test is one of the most important decisions in any validation process. It affects how well your product survives distribution, how quickly you can launch, and whether you meet the expectations of retailers and carriers. With multiple ISTA...
by Amber Livesey | Nov 12, 2025 | Packaging Testing
How does packaging testing actually reduce cost instead of just adding an expense?Packaging testing identifies exactly how much material a design actually needs — not how much you’re using out of caution. Vibration, drop, and compression testing show where...
by Amber Livesey | Nov 5, 2025 | Packaging Testing, Temperature Testing
What does environmental and temperature chamber testing actually reveal about packaging?Environmental chamber testing exposes packaging and product to controlled heat, cold, and humidity extremes — replicating conditions a shipment or long-term storage cycle actually...
