Test Standards
Keystone Compliance offers a full scope of testing to a number of package testing standards. Included below are links to more information about some of the more popular standards we are requested to test to. If you do not see the standard you are looking for, please contact us. We have a large scope of capabilities and likely can complete the testing but have just not had time to build the web page for it.
ASTM Test Standards
- ASTM Overview
- ASTM D642: Compressive Resistance of Shipping Containers, Components and Unit Loads
- ASTM D880: Impact Testing for Shipping Containers and Systems
- ASTM D951: Water Resistance of Shipping Containers by Spray Method
- ASTM D999: Vibration Testing of Shipping Containers
- ASTM D2063 Torque Retention for Packages with Continuous Thread Closures
- ASTM D2658 Fiberboard Box Testing
- ASTM D3078 Leaks in Flexible Packaging by Bubble Emission
- ASTM D3103: Thermal Insulation Performance of Distribution Packages
- ASTM D3580: Vertical Linear Motion
- ASTM D4168: Transmitted Shock Characteristics of Foam-in-Place Cushioning Materials
- ASTM D4169: Performance Testing of Shipping Containers and Systems
- ASTM D4169-22 Performance Testing of Shipping Containers and Systems
- ASTM D4332: Conditioning Containers, Packages, or Packaging Components for Testing
- ASTM D4577 Compression Resistance of a Container
- ASTM D4728: Random Vibration Testing of Shipping Containers
- ASTM D4991 Leakage Testing of Containers by Vacuum Method
- ASTM D5094 Gross Leakage with Threaded or Lug-Style Closures
- ASTM D5112: Vibration (Horizontal Linear Motion) Test of Products
- ASTM D5265 Bridge Impact Testing
- ASTM D5276: Drop Test of Loaded Containers by Free Fall
- ASTM D5331: Evaluation of Mechanical Handling of Unitized Loads Secured with Stretch Wrap Films
- ASTM D5416: Abrasion Resistance of Stretch Wrap Films by Vibration Testing
- ASTM D5487: Simulated Drop of Loaded Containers by Shock Machines
- ASTM D6055: Mechanical Handling of Unitized Loads and Large Shipping Cases and Crates
- ASTM D6179: Rough Handling of Unitized Loads and Large Shipping Cases and Crates
- ASTM D6344: Concentrated Impacts to Transport Packages
- ASTM D6537: Instrumented Package Shock Testing for Determination of Package Performance
- ASTM D6653: Effects of High Altitude on Packaging Systems by Vacuum Method
- ASTM D7030 Creep Testing of Corrugated Fiberboard Containers
- ASTM D7386: Performance Testing of Packages for Single Parcel Delivery Systems
- ASTM D7660 Pressure Tests on United Nations Packaging
- ASTM F88 Seal Strength Testing of Flexible Barrier Materials
- ASTM F1140: Burst and Creep Testing
- ASTM F1886 Integrity of Seals for Flexible Packaging
- ASTM F1929 Detecting Leaks in Medical Packaging
- ASTM F1980: Accelerated Aging of Sterile Barrier Systems for Medical Devices
- ASTM F2054: Burst Testing of Flexible Package Seals Using Internal Air Pressurization Within Restraining Plates
- ASTM F2095: Pressure Decay Leak Test for Flexible Packages With and Without Restraining Plates
- ASTM F2096: Detecting Gross Leaks in Packaging by Internal Pressurization (Bubble Test)
- ASTM F2559 Sterilizable Peel Pouches
- ASTM F2824 Mechanical Seal Testing for Cups and Containers
- ASTM F2825: Climatic Stressing of Packaging Systems for Single Parcel Delivery
- ASTM F3039: Detecting Leaks in Nonporous Packaging or Flexible Barrier Materials by Dye Penetration
ISTA Test Standards
- ISTA Overview
- ISTA Series 1
- ISTA 1A: Integrity Testing for Packaged-Products weighing 150 lb (68 kg) or Less
- ISTA 1B: Integrity Testing Packaged-Products weighing Over 150 lb (68 kg)
- ISTA 1C: Extended Integrity Testing for Individual Packaged-Products weighing 150 lb (68 kg) or Less
- ISTA 1D: Testing of Individual Packages over 150 lb (68 kg)
- ISTA 1E: Integrity Testing for Unitized Loads
- ISTA 1G: Packaged-Products weighing 150 lb (68 kg) or Less utilizing Random Vibration
- ISTA 1H: Integrity Testing for Packaged-Products weighing Over 150 lb (68 kg) utilizing Random Vibration
- ISTA Series 2
- ISTA 2A: Packaged-Products weighing 150 lb (68 kg) or Less
- ISTA 2B: Packaged-Products weighing over 150 lb (68 kg)
- ISTA 2C: Furniture Packages
- ISTA Series 3
- ISTA 3A: Parcel Delivery System Shipments 150 lb (70kg) or Less
- ISTA 3B: Less-Than-Truckload (LTL) Shipment
- ISTA 3E: Similar Packaged-Products in Unitized Loads for Truckload Shipment
- ISTA 3K: Fast Moving Consumer Goods for the European Retail Supply Chain
- ISTA 4AB: Shipment in Known Distribution Channels
- ISTA 6: SAMSCLUB
- ISTA 6: FedEx A Packages Under 150 lbs
- ISTA 7D: Temperature Test for Transport Packaging
- ISTA 7E: Testing Standard for Thermal Transport Packaging Used in Parcel Delivery System Shipment
Amazon Test Standards
- APASS Overview
- Amazon SIOC Type A
- Amazon SIOC Type B
- Amazon SIOC Type C
- Amazon SIOC Type D
- Amazon SIOC Type E
- Amazon SIOC Type F
- Amazon SIOC Type G
- Amazon SIOC Type H
IEC/ISO/TAPPI Test Standards
- IEC 60601-1-11: Medical Electrical Equipment and Medical Electrical Systems Used in the Home Healthcare Environment
- IEC 60068-2-64: Vibration Testing
- IEC 60068-2-14: Change of Temperature Testing
- ISO 2234 Stacking Tests Using a Static Load
- ISO 535: Water Absorptiveness Testing
- ISO 11607: Package Validation
- ISO 13355: Vertical Random Vibration Testing
- ISO 12048: Compression and Stacking Package Testing
- ISO 8318: Vibration Tests Using Variable Frequencies
- ISO 2247: Packaging for Vibration Tests at Low Frequency Vibrations
- ISO 2233: Temperature Conditioning Package Testing
- TAPPI 402: Conditioning for Paper and Related Products
- TAPPI/ANSI 453: Effect of Dry Heat
- TAPPI T804 Compression Test of Fiberboard Shipping Containers
- TAPPI 844: Determining Construction of Corrugated Boards
General Motors Test Standards
- GM 1738G Intercontinental Supply Chain Package Requirements for Production Parts
- GM 1738NA GM Packaging and Identification Requirements for Production Parts
NMFC Test Standards
- National Motor Freight Classification 100-AV ITEM 180
- National Motor Freight Classification 100-AV ITEM 181