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ISTA is a member-based nonprofit that empowers organizations, and their people, to minimize product damage throughout distribution and optimize resource usage through effective package design.
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Abstract Deadline: October 10
Showcase your knowledge and submit an abstract to speak at TransPack or TempPack! Learn more.
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Join ISTA at PACK EXPO! Register for free using our code: 74D61. Look for us in booth N-4537.
August In-Touch e-newsletter
ICYMI: Check out the latest news in this edition of our In-Touch e-newsletter!
Don't miss the next Pharma Committee Technical Exchange
The Pharma Committee is hosting its annual Technical Exchange on 9/7, 11-12:30 EST. Open to all!
Join us in Berlin to Explore the Future of Effective Package Design
Reminder: Early-bird registration savings & the hotel room block end soon. Register today!
New Packaging Dynamics Professional (PDP) Certification Program is Here!
New program recognizes development & excellence in the packaging industry! Learn more.
Package Design and Testing Solutions
Getting Started with Design & Testing
The packaging world continues to face new challenges as both society and retail evolve and designing for transit is essential. Gaining insight into supply chain hazards and ensuring the most appropriate design tool is leveraged are critical to success.
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ISTA Test Procedures
Design tools, such as pre-shipment distribution testing, help confirm insights and offer a valuable understanding of packaged-product performance. Ensuring you select the correct ISTA test procedure for your desired outcome is important.
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PackSight Makes Testing Easier
PackSight, a new online test planning and reporting platform for ISTA test procedures makes testing even easier for you and your team!
New: Custom test builder is here! PackSight users can now select any of the 114 test blocks from ISTA‘s top ten procedures – 1A, 2A, 3ABEF&H, 6-SAMSCLUB, 6-Amazon.com-Over Boxing & 6-Amazon.com-SIOC.
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Certification Programs
ISTA offers certification of testing laboratories, transit-testing and professionals.
Looking for an ISTA certified testing laboratory or packaging services?
Locate a testing laboratory capable of performing the testing you require or companies to help you with package design, test equipment, packaging supplies and much more!
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ISTA values providing education, training, and support to the global transport packaging community. From ISTA's Forum, international symposiums, focused webinars and certification and training programs, we offer many opportunities for packaging professionals to learn, excel, network, and stay close to industry trends and solutions.
2022 ISTA European Packaging Symposium
Berlin, Germany Learn more
Introduction to BioPharma Cold Chain Live Virtual Training
Live Virtual Training Learn more
PackSight Office Hours | Bring Your Questions!
Virtual Meeting Learn more
Responsible Packaging by Design (RPbD) Live Virtual Training
Live Virtual Training Learn more
Online Library
The ISTA library contains hundreds of papers, presentations, case studies, white papers and recorded webinars from the best minds in the industry. It is your resource and is a wealth of knowledge and information for anyone involved in transport packaging. Members receive free access to most items. Not an ISTA member? Join ISTA today!