Test Methods

All test procedures currently included in the flexible scope of accreditation are listed in the list of test procedures.

NormTitle
ASTM D3103Standard Test Method for Thermal Insulation Performance of Distribution Packages
ASTM D4169Standard Practice for Performance Testing of Shipping Containers and Systems
ASTM D4332Standard Practice for Conditioning Containers, Packages, or Packaging Components for Testing
ASTM D4728Standard Test Method for Random Vibration Testing of Shipping Containers
ASTM D5265Standard Test Method for Bridge Impact Testing nach Methode A
ASTM D5276Standard Test Method for Drop Test of Loaded Containers by FreeFall
ASTM D6055Standard Test Methods for Mechanical Handling of Unitized Loads and Large Shipping Cases and Crates
ASTM D6179Standard Test Methods for Rough Handling of Unitized Loads and Large Shipping Cases and Crates
ASTM D6344Standard Test Method for Concentrated Impacts to Transport Packages
ASTM D642Standard Test Method for Determining Compressive Resistance of Shipping Containers, Components, and Unit Loads
ASTM D6653/D6653MStandard Test Methods for Determining the Effects of High Altitude on Packaging Systems by Vacuum Method
ASTM D7386Standard Practice for Performance Testing of Packages for Single Parcel Delivery Systems
ASTM D880Standard Test Method for Impact Testing for Shipping Containers and Systems
ASTM D999Standard Test Methods for Vibration Testing of Shipping Containers
ASTM F1980Standard Guide for Accelerated Aging of Sterile Barrier Systems and Medical Devices
ASTM F2825Standard Practice for Climatic Stressing of Packaging Systems for Single Parcel Delivery
ASTM F88/F88MStandard Test Method for Seal Strength of Flexible BarrierMaterials
DIN 55440-1Bestimmung des Stauchwiderstandes bei Packmitteln 
DIN EN 14149Packaging - Complete, filled transport packages and unit loads  -
Impact test by rotational drop
DIN EN 15552Packaging - Complete, filled transport packages and unit loads -
Performance testing schedules for common distribution chains
DIN EN 22248Verpackung - Versandfertige Packstücke - Vertikale Stoßprüfung (freier Fall) (ISO 2248);
Deutsche Fassung EN 22248
Packaging - Complete, filled transport packages - Vertical impact test by dropping
DIN EN 28768Verpackung - Versandfertige Packstücke - Umstürzprüfung (ISO 8768);
Packaging - Complete, filled transport packages - Toppling test
DIN EN 60068-2-1Environmental Testing - Part 2-1: Tests - Test A: Cold
DIN EN 60068-2-14Environmental Testing - Part 2-14: Tests - Test N: Change of temperature
DIN EN 60068-2-2Environmental Testing - Part 2-2: Tests - Test B: Dry heat
DIN EN 60068-2-27Environmental Testing - Part 2-27: Tests - Test Ea and guidance: Shock
DIN EN 60068-2-30Environmental Testing - Part 2-30: Tests - Test Db: Damp heat, cyclic
DIN EN 60068-2-38Environmental Testing - Part 2-38: Tests - Test Z/AD: Composite temperature/humidity cyclic test
DIN EN 60068-2-6Environmental Testing - Part 2-6: Tests - Test Fc: Vibration (sinusoidal)
DIN EN 60068-2-64Environmental Testing - Part 2-64: Tests - Test Fh: Vibration, broadband and guidance
DIN EN 60068-2-78Environmental Testing - Part 2-78: Tests - Test Cab: Damp heat, steady state
DIN EN 61373Bahnanwendungen - Betriebsmittel von Bahnfahrzeugen - Prüfungen für Schwingen und Schocken (IEC 61373)
Railway applications - Rolling stock equipment - Shock and vibration tests
DIN EN IEC 62759-1Photovoltaic (PV) - Module – Transportprüfung - Teil 1: Transport und Versand von PV-Modulpaketen (IEC 62759-1);
Deutsche Fassung EN IEC 62759-1
Photovoltaic (PV) modules – Transportation testing – Part 1: Transportation and shipping of module package units)
DIN EN ISO 12048Verpackung - Versandfertige Packstücke - Kompressions- und Stapelprüfung unter Verwendung einer Kompressionsprüfmaschine (ISO 12048); Deutsche Fassung EN ISO 12048
Packaging - Complete, filled transport packages - Compression and  stacking test using a compression tester 
DIN EN ISO 13355Verpackung - Versandfertige Packstücke und Ladeeinheiten - Schwingprüfung mit vertikaler rauschförmiger Anregung (ISO13355); Deutsche Fassung EN ISO 1335
Packaging - Complete, filled transport packages and unit loads - Vertical random vibration test
DIN EN ISO 2233Verpackung - Versandfertige Packstücke und Ladeeinheiten - Klimatische Vorbehandlung für die Prüfung (ISO 2233); Deutsche Fassung EN ISO 2233
Packaging - Complete, filled transport packages and unit loads - Conditioning for testing
DIN EN ISO 2234Verpackung - Versandfertige Packstücke und Ladeeinheiten - Stapelprüfung unter statischer Last (ISO 2234); Deutsche Fassung EN ISO 2234
Packaging - Complete, filled transport packages and unit loads - Stacking tests unsing a static load
DIN EN ISO 2244Verpackung - Versandfertige Packstücke und Ladeeinheiten -Horizontale Stoßprüfung (ISO 2244); Deutsche Fassung ENISO 2244
Packaging - Complete filled transport packages and unit loads - Horizontal impact test
DIN EN ISO 2247Verpackung - Versandfertige Packstücke und Ladeeinheiten - Schwingprüfung mit niedriger Festfrequenz (ISO 2247); Deutsche Fassung EN ISO 2247
Packaging - Complete filled transport packages and unit loads - Vibration test at fixed low frequency
DIN EN ISO 2873Verpackung - Versandfertige Packstücke und Ladeeinheiten - Unterdruckprüfung (ISO 2873:2000); Deutsche Fassung EN ISO2873:2002
Packaging - Complete, filled transport packages and unit loads - Low pressure test
DIN EN ISO 4180Verpackung - Versandfertige Packstücke - Allgemeine Regeln für die Erstellung von Prüfplänen (ISO 4180); Deutsche Fassung EN ISO 4180
Packaging - Complete filled transport packages - General rules for the compilation of performance test schedules 
DIN EN ISO 8318Verpackung - Versandfertige Packstücke und Ladeeinheiten - Schwingprüfung mit variabler sinusförmiger Frequenz (ISO8318); Deutsche Fassung EN ISO 8318
Packaging - Complete, filled transport packages and unit loads - Sinusoidal vibrations tests using a variable frequency
ISTA 1AISTA Series; ISTA Procedure 1A, Packaged-Products 68 kg or less
ISTA 1BISTA Series; ISTA Procedure 1B, Packaged-Products over 68 kg
ISTA 1CISTA Series; ISTA Procedure 1C, Exended Testing for Packaged-Products 68 kg or less
ISTA 1DISTA Series; ISTA Procedure 1D, Exended Testing for Packaged-Products over 68 kg
ISTA 1EISTA Series; ISTA Procedure 1E, Unitized Loads of same Product
ISTA 1GISTA Series; ISTA Procedure 1G, Packaged-Products 68 kg or less (Random Vibration)
ISTA 1HISTA Series; ISTA Procedure 1H, Packaged-Products over 68 kg (Random Vibration)
ISTA 2AISTA Series; ISTA Procedure 2A, Packaged-Products 68 kg or less
ISTA 2BISTA Series; ISTA Procedure 2B, Packaged-Products over 68 kg
ISTA 2CISTA Series; ISTA Procedure 2C, Furniture Packages
ISTA 3AISTA Series; ISTA Procedure 3A, Packaged-Products for Parcel Delivery System Shipment 70 kg or less
ISTA 3BISTA Series; ISTA Procedure 3B, Packaged-Products for Less-Than-Truckload
ISTA 3EISTA Series; ISTA Procedure 3E, Unitized Loads of same Product
ISTA 3FISTA Series; ISTA Procedure 3F, Packaged-Products for Distribution Center to Retail Outlet Shipment 45 kg
ISTA 7DISTA Series; ISTA Procedure 7D, Thermal Controlled Transport Packaging for Parcel Delivery System Shipment