Package Performance Testing Standards

This section explains the testing standards used to evaluate package performance under simulated distribution conditions including vibration, compression, and environmental stress.

  • ISTA Test Protocols

    1. Purpose This section defines the use of ISTA test protocols to evaluate the performance of pharmaceutical packaging systems under simulated distribution conditions. These protocols provide integrated test sequences that combine mechanical and environmental stresses to demonstrate that packaging can…

  • ASTM Test Methods

    1. Purpose This section defines the role of ASTM (American Society for Testing and Materials International) test methods in evaluating the performance of pharmaceutical packaging systems under simulated distribution and environmental conditions. These methods provide standardized approaches for assessing mechanical…