Call Toll Free (800) 830-8021 Sign In WestPak Testing Services Industry Solutions Accreditations Resources Free Quote Industry Standards Below is a summary of the main standards, the latest revision year, and comments regarding changes compared to the previous revision. ASTM F1140/F1140M: STANDARD TEST METHOD FOR INTERNAL PRESSURIZATION FAILURE RESISTANCE OF UNRESTRAINED PACKAGES Latest Revision: 2020 Previous Revision: 2013 Westpak’s Standard Committee’s Comments: This new revision has no procedural changes that would affect testing – only editorial. ISTA 3A: GENERAL SIMULATION PERFORMANCE TEST PROCEDURE FOR PARCEL DELIVERY SYSTEM SHIPMENT 70 KG (150 LB) OR LESS Latest Revision: 2018 Previous Revision: 2008 Westpak’s Standard Committee’s Comments: Two product definitions were added (Fragile Products and Liquids). A sample size of two (2) or more packaged-product samples is recommended for Fragile and Liquid product types. A leak test was added, to be conducted on products containing liquids. ASTM F2825: STANDARD PRACTICE FOR CLIMATIC STRESSING OF PACKAGING SYSTEMS FOR SINGLE PARCEL DELIVERY Latest Revision: 2018 Previous Revision: 2010 Westpak’s Standard Committee’s Comments: The changes include updating the scope which does not affect testing. ISTA 3B: GENERAL SIMULATION PERFORMANCE TEST PROCEDURE FOR PACKAGED-PRODUCTS FOR LESS-THAN-TRUCKLOAD (LTL) SHIPMENT Latest Revision: 2017 Previous Revision: 2013 Westpak’s Standard Committee’s Comments: Added identification of items related to Orientation of packaged-product. Max top-load weight of 600 lbs eliminated. ASTM D4728: STANDARD TEST METHOD FOR RANDOM VIBRATION TESTING OF SHIPPING CONTAINERS Latest Revision: 2017 Previous Revision: 2006 Westpak’s Standard Committee’s Comments: The changes include updating of references and appendices which do not affect testing. ASTM D4169: STANDARD PRACTICE FOR PERFORMANCE TESTING OF SHIPPING CONTAINERS AND SYSTEMS Latest Revision: 2016 Previous Revision: 2014 Westpak’s Standard Committee’s Comments: This new revision updates the Truck vibration profile to better match real-world data. Affected are Distribution Cycles 1, 3, 4, 5, 6, 9, 10, 12, & 13. ASTM F1980: STANDARD GUIDE FOR ACCELERATED AGING OF STERILE BARRIER SYSTEMS FOR MEDICAL DEVICES Latest Revision: 2016 Previous Revision: 2011 Westpak’s Standard Committee’s Comments: Appendixes X3 regarding humidity as a test component was updated. ASTM D7386: STANDARD PRACTICE FOR PERFORMANCE TESTING OF PACKAGES FOR SINGLE PARCEL DELIVERY SYSTEMS Latest Revision: 2016 Previous Revision: 2012 Westpak’s Standard Committee’s Comments: Changes were made affecting testing, namely to Section 11.4, Schedule D3; Section 12.3, Test Method D5265; and Section 13, Schedule J. ASTM F88/F88M: STANDARD TEST METHOD FOR SEAL STRENGTH OF FLEXIBLE BARRIER MATERIALS Latest Revision: 2015 Previous Revision: 2009 Westpak’s Standard Committee’s Comments: This new revision has no procedural changes that would affect testing – only editorial. ASTM F1929: DYE PENETRATION TEST METHODS Latest Revision: 2015 Previous Revision: 2012 Westpak’s Standard Committee’s Comments: This new revision has no procedural changes that would affect testing – only editorial. ASTM F3039: STANDARD TEST METHOD FOR DETECTING LEAKS IN NONPOROUS PACKAGING OR FLEXIBLE BARRIER MATERIALS BY DYE PENETRATION Latest Revision: 2015 Previous Revision: 2013 Westpak’s Standard Committee’s Comments: This new revision introduces a new method to test for holes or leaks in a flat surface. ASTM D4332: STANDARD PRACTICE FOR CONDITIONING CONTAINERS, PACKAGES, OR PACKAGING COMPONENTS FOR TESTING Latest Revision: 2014 Previous Revision: 2013 Westpak’s Standard Committee’s Comments: This new revision has no procedural changes that would affect testing – only editorial. ASTM F2054/F2054M: STANDARD TEST METHOD FOR BURST TESTING OF FLEXIBLE PACKAGE SEALS USING INTERNAL AIR PRESSURIZATION WITHIN RESTRAINING PLATES Latest Revision: 2013 Previous Revision: 2007 Westpak’s Standard Committee’s Comments: This new revision has no procedural changes that would affect testing – only editorial to add “M” to the title of the standard. ASTM D6653/D6653M: STANDARD TEST METHODS FOR DETERMINING THE EFFECTS OF HIGH ALTITUDE ON PACKAGING SYSTEMS BY VACUUM METHOD Latest Revision: 2013 Previous Revision: 2001 Westpak’s Standard Committee’s Comments: This new revision has no procedural changes that would affect testing – only editorial. Blog About Events & Updates Privacy Careers Contact LinkedIn Youtube Newsletter TESTING. OWNERSHIP. INTEGRITY.