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 | 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 | 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...
