Package Testing Standards
Package Testing Standards for Reliable Performance and Compliance
At Purple Diamond, we specialize in comprehensive package testing and validation solutions designed to meet the rigorous demands of today’s high-touch industries, including pharmaceuticals, biologics, and consumer goods. With a state-of-the-art, ISO-accredited package testing facility that houses specialized labs for materials testing, distribution testing, and more, we are equipped to evaluate packaging against the most recognized package testing standards, including ASTM, ISO, ISTA, and TAPPI.
Explore the industry standards we test against and learn how we help you maintain quality, compliance, and performance.
ISO Standards
ISO standards play a crucial role in ensuring packaging solutions meet global benchmarks for quality, safety, and performance. These are just a few of the ISO standards for packaging materials, designs, and systems that we can help you meet.
- ISO 8611-1 - Pallets for Materials Handling
- ISO 16104 - Transport Packaging for Dangerous Goods
- ISO 3394 - Dimensions of Rigid Rectangular Packages
- ISO 3676 - Unit Load Dimensions
- ISO 16101 - Plastics Compatibility Testing
- ISO 16103 - Transport Packaging for Dangerous Goods — Recycled Plastics
- ISO 16883 - Transport Packages for Dangerous Goods — Large Packagings
- ISO 11607 - Packaging for Terminally Sterilized Medical Devices
- ISO 11608 - Needle-based Injection Systems
Ensure Your Packaging Meets the Highest Standards
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Explore Package Testing Standards by Method:
Whether you’re focused on distribution, environmental simulation, or product integrity, our expert team can guide you through the process, ensuring your packaging meets the highest standards of performance and compliance.
Please click on each standard to learn more about the specific testing method.
Distribution Simulation:
- ASTM D4169 - Practice for Performance Testing of Shipping Containers and Systems
- ASTM D7386 - Practice for Performance Testing of Packages for Single Parcel Delivery Systems
- ISTA 2A - Partial Simulation Performance Tests for Packaged-Products Weighing 150 lbs or Less
- ISTA 2B - Partial Simulation Performance Tests for Packaged-Products Weighing Over 150 lbs
- ISTA 3A - General Simulation Performance Tests for Packaged-Products for Parcel Delivery System Shipment 150 lbs or Less
- ISTA Project 6 AMAZON.COM SIOC - Member Performance Tests for Ships in Own Container (SIOC) for Amazon.com Distribution System
- ISTA Project 6 SAMS CLUB - Member Performance Tests for Packaged-Products for Sam’s Club Distribution System Shipment
Package Integrity Testing:
- ASTM D3078 - Test Method for Determination of Leaks in Flexible Packaging (Bubble Emission)
- ASTM F88 - Test Method for Seal Strength of Flexible Barrier Materials
- ASTM F1929 - Test Method for Detecting Seal Leaks in Porous Medical Packaging (Dye Penetration)
- ASTM F2096 - Test Method for Detecting Gross Leaks in Packaging by Internal Pressurization (Bubble Test)
Accelerated Aging & Environmental Conditioning:
Cold Chain Validation Testing:
- ASTM D4169 - Practice for Performance Testing of Shipping Containers and Systems
- ASTM D7386 - Practice for Performance Testing of Packages for Single Parcel Delivery Systems
- ISTA 7D - Development Tests for Temperature Test for Transport Packaging
- ISTA 7E & Standard 20 - Thermal Transport Packaging Used in Parcel Delivery System
Compression Testing:
- ASTM D642 - Test Method for Determining Compressive Resistance of Shipping Containers, etc.
- ASTM D4169 - Standard Practice for Performance Testing of Shipping Containers
- ISTA 1C - Evaluate Packaging Weighing Under 150 lbs.
- ISTA 1D - Extended Integrity Testing for Packaged-Products Weighing Over 150 lbs
- ISTA 2A - Packaged-Products Weighing 150 lbs or Less
- ISTA 2B - Packaged-Products Weighing Over 150 lbs
- ISTA 3E - Similar Packaged-Products in Unitized Loads for Truckload Shipment
- ISTA 3F - Simulation Tests for Packaged-Products for Distribution Center to Retail Outlet Shipment 100 lbs or Less
- ISTA 3H - Simulation Tests for Mechanically Handled Bulk Transport Containers
- ISTA Project 6 AMAZON.COM SIOC - Member Performance Tests for Ships in Own Container (SIOC) for Amazon.com Distribution System
- ISTA 6-FEDEX A - FedEx Procedures for Testing Packaged Products Weighing Up to 150 lbs
- ISTA 6-FEDEX B - FedEx Procedures for Testing Packaged Products Weighing Over 150 lbs
Incline Impact Testing:
- ASTM D880 - Standard Test Method for Impact Testing for Shipping Containers and Systems
- ASTM D4169 - Standard Practice for Performance Testing of Shipping Containers
- ISTA 1A - Packaged-Products Weighing 150 lbs or Less
- ISTA 1B - Packaged-Products Weighing Over 150 lbs
- ISTA 1C - Testing for Individual Packaged-Products Weighing 150 lbs or Less
- ISTA 1D - Testing for Individual Packaged-Products Weighing Over 150 lbs
- ISTA 1E - Unitized Loads
- ISTA 1G - Packaged-Products Weighing 150 lbs or Less (Random Vibration)
- ISTA 1H - Packaged-Products Weighing Over 150 lbs (Random Vibration)
- ISTA 2A - Packaged-Products Weighing 150 lbs or Less
- ISTA 2B - Packaged-Products weighing over 150 lbs
- ISTA 2C - Furniture Packages
- ISTA 3B - Packaged-Products for Less-Than-Truckload (LTL) Shipment
- ISTA 3E - Unitized Loads of Same Product
- ISTA Project 6 AMAZON.COM SIOC - Member Performance Tests for Ships in Own Container (SIOC) for Amazon.com Distribution System
- ISTA 6-FEDEX A - FedEx Procedures for Testing Packaged Products Weighing Up to 150 lbs
- ISTA 6-FEDEX B - FedEx Procedures for Testing Packaged Products Weighing Over 150 lbs
Loose Load Vibration Testing:
- ASTM D999 - Test Methods for Vibration Testing of Shipping Containers
- ASTM D4169 - Standard Practice for Performance Testing of Shipping Containers
- ISTA 1A - Packaged-Products Weighing 150 lbs or Less
- ISTA 1B - Packaged-Products Weighing Over 150 lbs
- ISTA 1C - Testing for Individual Packaged-Products Weighing 150 lbs or Less
- ISTA 1D - Testing for Individual Packaged-Products Weighing Over 150 lbs
- ISTA 1E - Unitized Loads
- ISTA 2A - Packaged-Products Weighing 150 lbs or Less
- ISTA 2B - Packaged-Products weighing over 150 lbs
Environmental Conditioning w/ Humidity Chambers:
- ASTM D4332 - Practice for Conditioning Containers, Packages, or Packaging Components
- ASTM D4169 - Standard Practice for Performance Testing of Shipping Containers
- ASTM D7386 - Practice for Performance Testing of Packages for Single Parcel Delivery Systems
- ASTM F2825 - Practice for Climatic Stressing of Packaging Systems for Single Parcel Delivery
- ISTA 1C - Testing for Individual Packaged-Products Weighing 150 lbs or Less
- ISTA 1D - Testing for Individual Packaged-Products Weighing Over 150 lbs
- ISTA 2A - Packaged-Products Weighing 150 lbs or Less
- ISTA 2B - Packaged-Products weighing over 150 lbs
- ISTA 2C - Furniture Packages
- ISTA 3A - General Simulation Performance Tests for Packaged-Products for Parcel Delivery System Shipment 150 lbs or Less
- ISTA 3B - Packaged-Products for Less-Than-Truckload (LTL) Shipment
- ISTA 3E - Unitized Loads of Same Product
- ISTA 3F - Simulation Tests for Packaged-Products for Distribution Center to Retail Outlet Shipment 100 lbs or Less
- ISTA 3H - Simulation Tests for Mechanically Handled Bulk Transport Containers
- ISTA 7D - Thermal Controlled Transport Packaging for Parcel Delivery System Shipment
- ISTA Project 6 AMAZON.COM SIOC - Member Performance Tests for Ships in Own Container (SIOC) for Amazon.com Distribution System
- ISTA Project 6 SAMS CLUB - Member Performance Tests for Packaged-Products for Sam’s Club Distribution System Shipment
- ISTA 6-FEDEX A - FedEx Procedures for Testing Packaged Products Weighing Up to 150 lbs
- ISTA 6-FEDEX B - FedEx Procedures for Testing Packaged Products Weighing Over 150 lbs
Random Vibration Testing:
- ASTM D4728 - Test Method for Random Vibration Testing of Shipping Containers
- ASTM D4169 - Standard Practice for Performance Testing of Shipping Containers
- ISTA 1C - Testing for Individual Packaged-Products Weighing 150 lbs or Less
- ISTA 1D - Testing for Individual Packaged-Products Weighing Over 150 lbs
- ISTA 1E - Unitized Loads
- ISTA 1G - Packaged-Products Weighing 150 lbs or Less (Random Vibration)
- ISTA 1H - Packaged-Products Weighing Over 150 lbs (Random Vibration)
- ISTA 2A - Packaged-Products Weighing 150 lbs or Less
- ISTA 2B - Packaged-Products weighing over 150 lbs
- ISTA 2C - Furniture Packages
- ISTA 3A - General Simulation Performance Tests for Packaged-Products for Parcel Delivery System Shipment 150 lbs or Less
- ISTA 3B - Packaged-Products for Less-Than-Truckload (LTL) Shipment
- ISTA 3E - Unitized Loads of Same Product
- ISTA 3F - Simulation Tests for Packaged-Products for Distribution Center to Retail Outlet Shipment 100 lbs or Less
- ISTA Project 6 AMAZON.COM SIOC - Member Performance Tests for Ships in Own Container (SIOC) for Amazon.com Distribution System
- ISTA Project 6 SAMS CLUB - Member Performance Tests for Packaged-Products for Sam’s Club Distribution System Shipment
- ISTA 6-FEDEX A - FedEx Procedures for Testing Packaged Products Weighing Up to 150 lbs
- ISTA 6-FEDEX B - FedEx Procedures for Testing Packaged Products Weighing Over 150 lbs
Bridge Impact Testing:
- ASTM D5265 - Test Method for Bridge Impact Testing
- ASTM D4169 - Standard Practice for Performance Testing of Shipping Containers
- ASTM D7386 - Performance Testing of Packages for Single Parcel Delivery Systems
- ISTA 3A - General Simulation Performance Tests for Packaged-Products for Parcel Delivery System Shipment 150 lbs or Less
- ISTA 3B - Packaged-Products for Less-Than-Truckload (LTL) Shipment
- ISTA Project 6 AMAZON.COM SIOC - Member Performance Tests for Ships in Own Container (SIOC) for Amazon.com Distribution System
- ISTA Project 6 SAMS CLUB - Member Performance Tests for Packaged-Products for Sam’s Club Distribution System Shipment
- ISTA 6-FEDEX A - FedEx Procedures for Testing Packaged Products Weighing Up to 150 lbs
- ISTA 6-FEDEX B - FedEx Procedures for Testing Packaged Products Weighing Over 150 lbs
Drop Testing:
- ASTM D5276 - Test Method for Drop Test of Loaded Containers by Free Fall
- ASTM D4169 - Standard Practice for Performance Testing of Shipping Containers
- ISTA 1A - Packaged-Products Weighing 150 lbs or Less
- ISTA 1B - Packaged-Products Weighing Over 150 lbs
- ISTA 1C - Testing for Individual Packaged-Products Weighing 150 lbs or Less
- ISTA 1D - Testing for Individual Packaged-Products Weighing Over 150 lbs
- ISTA 1G - Packaged-Products Weighing 150 lbs or Less (Random Vibration)
- ISTA 1H - Packaged-Products Weighing Over 150 lbs (Random Vibration)
- ISTA 2A - Partial Simulation Performance Tests for Packaged-Products Weighing 150 lbs or Less
- ISTA 2B - Partial Simulation Performance Tests for Packaged-Products Weighing Over 150 lbs
- ISTA 2C - Furniture Packages
- ISTA 3A - General Simulation Performance Tests for Packaged-Products for Parcel Delivery System Shipment 150 lbs or Less
- ISTA 3B - Packaged-Products for Less-Than-Truckload (LTL) Shipment
- ISTA 3F - Simulation Tests for Packaged-Products for Distribution Center to Retail Outlet Shipment 100 lbs or Less
- ISTA Project 6 AMAZON.COM SIOC - Member Performance Tests for Ships in Own Container (SIOC) for Amazon.com Distribution System
- ISTA Project 6 SAMS CLUB - Member Performance Tests for Packaged-Products for Sam’s Club Distribution System Shipment
- ISTA 6-FEDEX A - FedEx Procedures for Testing Packaged Products Weighing Up to 150 lbs
- ISTA 6-FEDEX B - FedEx Procedures for Testing Packaged Products Weighing Over 150 lbs
Mechanical Handling of Unitized Loads:
- ASTM D6055 - Determine the Integrity of Unitized Loads and Large Cases and Crates
- ASTM D4169 - Standard Practice for Performance Testing of Shipping Containers
- ISTA 3B - Packaged-Products for Less-Than-Truckload (LTL) Shipment
- ISTA Project 6 AMAZON.COM SIOC - Member Performance Tests for Ships in Own Container (SIOC) for Amazon.com Distribution System
- ISTA Project 6 SAMS CLUB - Member Performance Tests for Packaged-Products for Sam’s Club Distribution System Shipment
- ISTA 6-FEDEX A - FedEx Procedures for Testing Packaged Products Weighing Up to 150 lbs
- ISTA 6-FEDEX B - FedEx Procedures for Testing Packaged Products Weighing Over 150 lbs
Rough Handling of Unitized Loads:
- ASTM D4169 - Standard Practice for Performance Testing of Shipping Containers
- ASTM D7386 - Performance Testing of Packages for Single Parcel Delivery Systems
- ISTA 1B - Packaged-Products Weighing Over 150 lbs
- ISTA 1D - Testing for Individual Packaged-Products Weighing Over 150 lbs
- ISTA 1E - Unitized Loads
- ISTA 1H - Packaged-Products Weighing Over 150 lbs (Random Vibration)
- ISTA 2B - Partial Simulation Performance Tests for Packaged-Products Weighing Over 150 lbs
- ISTA 2C - Furniture Packages
- ISTA 3A - General Simulation Performance Tests for Packaged-Products for Parcel Delivery System Shipment 150 lbs or Less
- ISTA 3B - Packaged-Products for Less-Than-Truckload (LTL) Shipment
- ISTA 3E - Unitized Loads of Same Product
- ISTA Project 6 SAMS CLUB - Member Performance Tests for Packaged-Products for Sam’s Club Distribution System Shipment
Altitude Testing:
- ASTM D6653 - Test Methods for Determining the Effects of High Altitude on Packaging Systems by Vacuum Method
- ASTM D4169 - Standard Practice for Performance Testing of Shipping Containers
- ASTM D7386 - Performance Testing of Packages for Single Parcel Delivery Systems
- ISTA 3A - General Simulation Performance Tests for Packaged-Products for Parcel Delivery System Shipment 150 lbs or Less
Sinusoidal Vibration Testing:
Seal Strength Testing:
Visual Inspection Testing:
Dye Penetration:
Bubble Emission Testing:
Package Marking Indelibility:
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At Purple Diamond, we specialize in helping clients navigate the complexities of packaging compliance by meeting key industry package testing standards such as ISTA, ASTM, ISO, and TAPPI. Our state-of-the-art facilities and expert team deliver precise testing and tailored solutions to ensure your packaging performs under real-world conditions. From distribution durability to environmental simulation and product integrity, we provide the insights and expertise needed to meet regulatory requirements and optimize packaging performance.
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