Expert Package Testing & Validation Services

Package testing is the process of evaluating whether packaging can protect a product through shipping, handling, storage, and distribution. It can include vibration, shock, compression, drop, environmental, and compliance testing. The goal is to identify weaknesses before products reach customers, reducing damage, returns, warranty costs, and liability while supporting documented quality decisions.

Common packaging tests include vibration testing, mechanical shock or drop simulation, compression testing, environmental conditioning, thermal shock, and distribution cycle testing. Depending on the product and sales channel, testing may follow Amazon, ISTA, SAMS, or custom protocols. B83 Testing & Engineering can also support fixture design and tailored validation plans for unique packaging challenges.

B83 Testing & Engineering supports package testing for Amazon, ISTA, and SAMS requirements, along with custom validation needs. Testing can assess packaging durability, shipping protection, and resistance to vibration, compression, impact, and environmental conditions. Our ISO/IEC 17025:2017 accreditation supports reliable, documented testing for manufacturers, suppliers, and product teams.

Many companies test packaging before product launch, after packaging redesign, when entering a new retail or e-commerce channel, or after repeated shipping damage. Testing is also valuable when product weight, materials, palletization, or distribution methods change. Early validation helps prevent costly field failures and improves confidence before large production or fulfillment runs.

Package testing can reveal whether cartons, inserts, pallets, cushioning, and product orientation can withstand real distribution stresses. By recreating vibration, impacts, compression loads, and environmental exposure in the lab, engineers can identify failure points and recommend design improvements before damage occurs in transit, fulfillment centers, warehouses, or customer deliveries.

Lead time depends on the testing scope, required standards, sample availability, fixture needs, and reporting requirements. Straightforward package validation may move quickly once samples and specifications are received, while custom protocols or complex products may require more planning. B83 is known for flexible scheduling and accommodating changing client demands where possible.

Helpful information includes product dimensions and weight, packaging drawings, material specifications, shipment method, distribution environment, applicable Amazon, ISTA, or SAMS requirements, and any known damage history. Photos, prior test reports, and target pass/fail criteria also help the engineering team design an efficient, relevant validation plan.

Yes. B83 Testing & Engineering provides documented testing through an ANAB-accredited ISO/IEC 17025:2017 laboratory. Reports can support internal quality reviews, customer requirements, supplier qualification, compliance documentation, and design decisions. The specific report format and data included depend on the test method, acceptance criteria, and project requirements.