We can also create customized test plans, tailored from ISTA procedures, to meet specific test objectives of the manufacturer, with pre-defined pass/fail criteria. We offer a solution based test method to help you implement a better design for your packaged-product that meets the specific temperature control package requirements.

ISTA test procedures are some of the most widely used test procedures in the industry. These test procedures or variations thereof are used by most shippers including UPS and Fed Ex and is recognized by the National Motor Freight Classification.


This test series challenges the strength and robustness of the product and package combination. This test series is NOT designed to simulate environmental occurrences. It is useful as a screening test, particularly when used as a consistent benchmark over time.

• 1A - Packaged Products 150 lbs (68 kg) or Less. Basic Requirements: fixed displacement vibration and shock testing.
• 1B - Packaged Products Over 150 lbs (68 kg). Basic Requirements: fixed displacement vibration and shock testing.
• 1C - Extended Testing for Individual Packaged-Products Weighing 150 lbs (68 kg) or Less. Basic Requirements: fixed displacement or random vibration, shock testing and compression.
• 1D - Extended Testing for Individual Packaged-Products Over 150 lbs (68 kg). Basic Requirements: fixed displacement or random vibration, shock testing and compression.
• 1E - Unitized Loads. Basic Requirements: vertical linear or random vibration and shock testing.
• 1G - Packaged Products 150 lbs (68 kg) or Less (Random Vibration). Basic Requirements: random vibration and shock testing.
• 1H - Packaged Products over 150 lbs (68 kg) (Random Vibration). Basic Requirements: random vibration and shock testing.

• The basic details of a change request form are recorded and classified in order to ensure that they are properly recorded in the change management system. This is to initiate the change process, including references to documents that describe and authorize the change.
• 2A - Packaged Products Weighing 150 lbs (68kg) or Less. Basic Requirements: atmospheric conditioning, compression, fixed displacement or random vibration and shock testing.
• 2B - Packaged Products Over 150 lbs (68 kg). Basic Requirements: atmospheric conditioning, compression, fixed displacement or random vibration and shock testing.
• 2C - Furniture Packages. Basic Requirements: atmospheric conditioning, compression and shock testing.
• 2D - Packaged Products Considered Flat. Basic Requirements: fixed displacement vibration and shock testing.
• 2E - Packaged Products Considered Elongated. Basic Requirements: fixed displacement vibration and shock testing.

This test series provides a laboratory simulation of the damage-producing forces and conditions of transport environments. This test series is applicable across broad sets of circumstances, such as a variety of vehicle types and routes, or a varying number of handling exposures. Characteristics will include simple shaped random vibration, different drop heights applied to the same package, and/or atmospheric conditioning such as tropical wet or winter/frozen.

• 3A - Packaged Products for Parcel Delivery System Shipment Test Project 3A is a general simulation test for individual packaged-products shipped through a parcel delivery system. The test is appropriate for four different package types commonly distributed as individual packages, either by air or ground. The types include standard, small, flat and elongated packages. Basic Requirements: atmospheric pre-conditioning, random vibration with and without top load, and shock testing.
• 3E - Unitized Loads of Same Product. Basic Requirements: atmospheric conditioning, compression, random vibration and shock testing.
• 3F - Packaged Products for Distribution Center to Retail Outlet Shipment 100 lbs (45 kg). Basic Requirements: atmospheric conditioning, compression, random vibration and shock testing.
• 3H - Performance Test for Products or Packaged Products in Mechanically Handled Bulk Transport Containers. Basic Requirements: atmospheric conditioning, random vibration and shock testing.

A General simulation test with at least one element of Focused Simulation, such as test sequence or condition linked to actual known distribution pattern.


Designed to provide a laboratory simulation based on actual field-measured hazards and levels. Measured hazards will typically include complex shaped random vibration, multi-tier drop height distribution, temperature and humidity extremes and /or cycling, and dynamic or static compressive forces.

• 5B - Focused Simulation Guide for Thermal Performance Testing of Temperature Controlled Transport Packaging.

These tests are used in the development of transport packages. They can be used to compare relative performance of two or more container designs, but are not intended to evaluate the protection afforded packaged-products.

• 7D - Thermal Controlled Transport Packaging for Parcel Delivery System Shipment. Basic Requirements: atmospheric conditioning, vibration and shock testing.