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Latest News
Open RFP | Distribution Environment Data Collection Program
Seeking bids: Distribution Environment Data Collection Project– Brazil & Mexico.
ISTA Awards European University Research Grant
Hasselt University has been awarded the inaugural European University Research Grant.
ISTA Forum Europe Program, TransPack & TempPack
Take a look at the thought leaders taking the stage in Barcelona this October!
New Training Alert
1A & 3B test procedure training now available on ISTA’s Online Learning Platform!
Next Stop: Phoenix, Arizona!
The 2026 ISTA Forum USA is headed to the Sheraton Phoenix Downtown Hotel from April 7-9.
Announcing Updates to ISTA's Volunteer Leadership
Learn more about recent changes to ISTA’s volunteer leadership.
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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Making Package Testing Easier with PackSight
PackSight, a new online test planning and reporting platform for ISTA test procedures makes testing even easier for you and your team!
New: Web-based test reporting now available for 3A!
Coming soon: Custom test planning
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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.
Packaging Dynamics Professional (ISTA PDP) Certification Training (In-Person or Live Virtual)
BND Partners
2025 ISTA China Packaging Symposium
The Phoenix City Hotel Guangzhou
Packaging Dynamics Professional (ISTA PDP) Certification In-Person Training
Barcelona, Spain
2025 ISTA Forum Europe | TransPack, TempPack & Training
Barcelona, Spain
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!