Intertek is certified by the International Safe Transit Association (ISTA) to conduct packaging testing to many requirements for its “Transit Tested” certification program.

The only thing protecting your product from structural or environmental damage is the packaging in which it ships. Whether it ships in a cardboard box, a crate or a custom-designed case – either domestically or internationally -- you need to ensure the packaging meets requirements to avoid damage during transit. Our experts know the requirements and steps you need to take to ensure product integrity during shipment.

The U.S. International Safe Transit Association (ISTA) advocated enhancing the quality of product packaging and developed a series of test standards which have become the most common packaging standards today. Intertek is not only recognized by ISTA, but also a member of ISTA, providing packaging testing and consulting services.

ISTA Packaging Transit Testing

1A : For full packaged product weight< 150lb (68kg), conducting fixed displacement vibration and drop 
        tests

1B :  For full packaged product  weight> 150lb (68kg), conducting fixed displacement vibration and drop
         tests

2A :  For full packaged product  weight < 150lb (68kg), conducting atmosphere environment test,
        compression, fixed displacement or random vibration and vibration drop test

2B : For full packaged product  weight > 150lb (68kg), conducting atmosphere environment test,
        compression, fixed displacement or random vibration and vibration drop test

3A : For small package and full package weight < 150lb (68kg), conducting atmosphere environment
        test, with and without the pressure of random vibration and drop test

In addition to the above tests, we also provide testing service for ISTA 1C, 1D, 1E, 1G, 1H, 2C, 2D, 2E, 3E, 3F and 7D.

Carton Testing

• Bursting strength test for fiberboard
• Compression test for fiberboard
• Compression test for carton

Restrictions on Toxic Substances in Packaging Materials

Components used in packaging, including cartons, tapes, inks, adhesives and stickers, are restricted the usage of lead, cadmium, mercury, and hexavalent chromium.  

• EU: 94/62/EC Packaging and Packaging Waste
• US EPA: Solid Waste-846 Model Toxics in Packaging Legislation (CONEG)