Laboratory Testing

ISTA Certified Testing Laboratory

Independent facility providing packaging analysis, testing and certification services

The Test Laboratory, through ISTA certification, tests the protective performance of a package according to internationally recognized procedures.

It is an independent structure that works to support any company, manufacturer, retailer, logistics or e-Commerce.

The Test Laboratory provides B2B packaging analysis, testing and certification services, on behalf of third parties or in possible synergy with Grifal projects.

ISTA procedures reproduce the risks during transport and storage of products by simulating:

  • bumps and falls
  • vibrations
  • compressions
  • climatic stresses, temperature and/or humidity

It is also possible:

  • Conduct virtual simulations of the tests
  • measure BCT and ECT
  • obtain certifications for Amazon
  • Obtain certifications for the transportation of dangerous goods, e.g., ADR, RID, IMDG

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Macro-types

  • Free neck
  • Restricted collar

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ISTA Series

  1. Non-Simulation Integrity Performance
  2. Partial Simulation Performance
  3. General Simulation Performance
  4. Enhanced Simulation Performance
  5. ISTA Members Performance Tests
  6. Development Tests

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Protocols

  1. A/B/C/D/E/G/H
  2. A/B/C
  3. A/B/E/F/K
  4. AB
  5. AMAZON.com (SIOC A/B/C/D/E/F/G/H, Over Boxing), FedEx (A/B), SAMSCLUB
  6. D/E

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Macro-conditions

  • Atmospheric agents
  • Compressions
  • Vibrations
  • Impacts
  • Rotations and Falls

Download the Test Lab brochure and specifications

ISTA

International Safe Transit Association

ISTA is a private organization that originated in the US and is now recognized worldwide. Studied and defined a series of testing protocols on packaging.

Amazon

Amazon Packaging Support and Supplier Network

Grifal, first in Italy, is listed among the companies that have received specific training and are able to design and certify packaging compatible with Amazon requirements.

Are you an associate of Confindustria Bergamo?

Confindustria Bergamo has signed a new agreement with Grifal, valid until Dec. 31, 2024, for the benefit of member companies:
30% discount on the first order, both for laboratory tests and for the design of packaging solutions and the supply of ready-to-use packaging.