What is the difference between ISTA and ASTM packaging tests?

Date: January 5, 2026Views: 7100

ISTA procedures are performance-based protocols that simulate specific distribution environments (e.g., ISTA 3A for Parcel Delivery). ASTM methods are standardized test procedures (e.g., ASTM D4169 for truck/air shipping) that define how to perform a specific test. Many labs use both frameworks.