What is the International Safe Transit Association?

In a world where products are shipped across continents and climates, the need for robust packaging that can withstand transit hazards is paramount, no matter your industry. ISTA, or the International Safe Transit Association, is a global organization dedicated to establishing standards and testing protocols to ensure the safe and reliable transport of these products.

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The Importance of Destructive Package Testing

n the world of logistics and product distribution, no one wants their product to get damaged. But destructive package testing does exactly that. Although, there’s a very important purpose.

Destructive package testing plays a crucial role in analyzing the integrity of your product and packaging by intentionally damaging packaging to evaluate its resilience against the challenges of transportation, handling, and storage.

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7 Reasons to Invest in Performance Testing for Packaging

By investing in performance testing for packaging, companies can safeguard their products during transit, enhance user satisfaction, and ultimately protect their brand reputation. In this blog post, we will explore the essential reasons why performance testing for packaging should be a priority for every business looking to optimize their packaging solutions.

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3 Cold Chain Solutions That Ensure Product Integrity

Cold chain solutions provide the essential processes and technologies required to preserve products from the moment they leave the manufacturer until they reach the end consumer. Here are three key cold chain solutions that play a vital role in supporting a robust and reliable supply chain.

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7 Transit Testing Examples for Packages & Products

When preparing your packaging and product for distribution, you want to be sure that it can withstand the hazards it may face in transit, whether it is traveling by land, sea, or air. Transit testing helps ensure your products can withstand these various stresses and environmental conditions by replicating the real-world scenarios your product may face, from drops and shakes to stacking and tilts.

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ISTA 3L: Everything You Need to Know

ISTA 3L, a generalized e-commerce retailer fulfillment test, was introduced in April 2023 to help evaluate the performance of packaged products in retailer-controlled supply chains and help mitigate damages while packages are in transit to the consumer. Here’s what you need to know about this new testing protocol.

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Unpacking ISTA 6-Series Testing for E-Commerce Success

ISTA 6-Series testing is designed to evaluate the resilience of packaging in specific distribution channels by simulating real-world conditions that packages may encounter during transit. By subjecting packages to these rigorous tests, companies can ensure their products arrive safely at their destination, reducing damage and enhancing customer satisfaction.

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