The Guidelines are intended to provide the user of ISTA test protocols and other documents with insight and information on these protocols, what factors to consider in selecting, using and interpreting the results of their use.

The International Safe Transit Association (ISTA) is an association of organizations and professional individuals dedicated to the development, design and evaluation of cost effective and protective transport packaging. The term used to describe this goal is Just Right Transport Packaging. Just Right Transport Packaging meets the protective needs of the product as well as the needs of the shipper and user of the product by reducing damage to a responsibly low level. Just Right Transport Packaging supports the economic viability of the parties in a business transaction and encourages stewardship of natural resources by using only the minimum practical packaging and always using materials in the most efficient ways.

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Following are four straightforward suggestions to improve protective packaging effectiveness and move toward Just Right Transport Packaging.

1. Test the Package.

2. Know Your Distribution Environment.

3. Continuously Review and Improve.

4. Stay Up to Date.