ISTA Procedure 1A-Series Testing

Integrity Testing for Packaged-Products weighing 150 lb (68 kg) or Less

Useful as a screening tool early in the design process.

Test procedure 1A is an integrity test for individual packaged products. 

• It can be used to evaluate the performance of a packaged product
• It can be used to compare relative performances of a package and product design alternatives
• The package and the product are considered together and not separately
• Some conditions of transit, such as moisture, pressure or unusual handling may not be covered