What are ISTA standards?
ISTA sets the standard for optimizing packages that are survivable, sustainable, and successful. With ISTA package testing, manufacturers improve products and packages, which protects their reputations and their bottom lines. ISTA helps ensure that transported products arrive safely.
What is ISTA standard 20?
ISTA Standard 20 Revision 2 is process standard developed by pharma industry experts. It is a design and qualification process that provides the structure and path to design, test, verify and independently certify a specific Insulated Shipping Container (ISC) for use.
Is ISTA testing mandatory?
In fact, an ISTA certification is often required by larger retailers like Amazon. Additionally, you have the assurance that there will be a reduction in transit damage, and therefore product – and customer – loss.
What is ISTA 1A testing?
ISTA Test Procedure 1A covers testing of individually packaged products weighing 150 lb (68 kg) or less when prepared for shipment. The test procedure consists of both vibration and shock, with the vibration test being fixed displacement. The shock test consists of drop, incline impact and horizontal impact.
What is ISTA 7E?
ISTA 7E is a new version of the 7-Series tests that evaluates the effects of external temperature exposures of individually packaged products shipped through a parcel delivery system.
What is ISTA 1A certified?
Test Procedure 1A is an integrity test for individual packaged-products. It can be used to evaluate the performance of a packaged-product. It can be used to compare relative performance of package and product design alternatives. The package and product are considered together and not separately.
What is ISTA 3B?
ISTA 3B is a test for packaged products for less-than-truckload (LTL) shipment. It is used to simulate shipping in the less-than-truckload environment. Micom offers ISTA 3B testing as part of its Package testing services.
What is the difference between ISTA and ASTM?
Required equipment: ISTA standards allow for the use of less up-to-date equipment, while the cost of the equipment required for ASTM is higher. Time: ASTM testing takes longer. Impact testing requirements: ISTA offers more precise results since it specifies the orientation of the load, unlike ASTM standards.