- International Safe Transit Association (ISTA) is the author of test procedures that define how packages should perform to ensure protection of their contents.
- ISTA has created the industry’s testing standards and is trusted worldwide to inform global manufacturers how to survive the ever-changing hazards of a global transportation environment, as well as the more familiar challenges at home.
- The organization pioneered package performance testing over 60 years ago and today is the most trusted, knowledgeable, and respected authority in package-performance testing.
- ISTA test procedures are internationally recognized because they are based on leading technology and the most current global transport environment data.
- The organization provides the final validation of package revisions through its packaged-product performance test procedures.
- The procedures/standards are acceptable in complying with the ISO 11607 standard. Today, the endgame of packaging is better-protected products using more effective and efficient packaging.
- ISTA sets the standard for optimizing packages that are survivable, sustainable, and successful.
- With ISTA package testing, manufacturers improve products and packages, which protects their reputations and their bottom lines.
- ISTA helps ensure that transported products arrive safely.