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Home Appendix A Package Testing ISTA Test Procedure 1A Introduction International Safe Transit Association (ISTA) ISTA, the association for transport packaging, is an international leader in advancing the science of packaging and the use of performance testing techinques. Its member companies are supported in the development of effective packaging, methods, and logistic systems that prevent or reduce transportation and handling damage during product distribution. ISTA test procedures are continuously under review and updated periodically. To ensure that you are utilizing the most recent publication of the test procedure, contact ISTA at: INTERNATIONAL SAFE TRANSIT ASSOCIATION 1400 ABBOTT RD STE 160 EAST LANSING MI 48823-1900 Telephone: 517-333-3437 Fax: 517-333-3813 Internet: Test Procedure 1A, Performance Test for Individual Packaged-Products (150 lb (68.2 kg) or Less), is copyrighted by ISTA and is reprinted here with its permission. Preshipment Testing The ISTA Preshipment Test Procedures provide a means for a manufacturer to predetermine the probability of the safe arrival of their packaged products at their destination through the utilization of tests developed to simulate the shocks and stresses normally encountered during handling and transportation. ISTA has confined its technical activities to the packaged product only. Neither the product nor the container is considered separately. The tests, it is stressed, are basic tests. Test level and sequence should be changed to adapt to known distribution situations and these changes are documented in the report. These test procedures are performance tests and, when properly applied, will provide tangible benefits of reduced damage, economically balanced costs, and improved customer satisfaction. It is also emphasized that these procedures are not intended to evaluate the protection afforded packaged products from other conditions such as moisture, corrosion, contaminating odors, etc. They may or may not comply wi