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BENEFITS International Safe Transit Association (ISTA) is an organization
focused on the specific concerns of transport packaging and our mission
is to develop and deliver standards, educational programs and tools
for the economic, social and environmental optimization of packaging
systems. ISTA pioneered the concept of package performance testing
and certification over 60 years ago and today our test procedures,
standards and certification programs are at the forefront of Responsible
Transport Packaging. ISTA members include shippers who manufacture
and distribute products, carriers who provide the distribution means,
organizations that supply packaging materials and services, and testing
laboratories that perform packaged-product performance tests.
We represent, educate and promote the transport packaging
industry better than anyone. We invite you to learn more about us
and explore the many reasons why you should join!  Click
here
to download the ISTA Brochure.
The ISTA Membership Advantage • Direct Support. Only members have unlimited access to the technical expertise of the ISTA professional staff, who can provide counsel in all aspects of transport packaging. And only members are provided free online access to the most current testing procedures and guidelines for their use. • CPLP Certification. Only members are eligible to achieve Certified Packaging Laboratory Professional (CPLP) certification. For a manufacturer / shipper, having people with specific training and certification in transport packaging testing adds to the overall process of achieving effective, economical packaging. • Resource Book. Only members receive the ISTA® Resource Book free of charge. Updated annually, this book contains complete information about all the ISTA Test Procedures, Guidelines for their selection and use, ISTA-certified labs, and much more. • Education and Networking. Only members are provided regular opportunities to exchange theories and best practices. ISTA educational and networking opportunities allow members to keep current with both test procedures and developments in the transport packaging industry. From our annual International Transport Packaging Forum, Workshops and International Symposiums, ISTA is committed to providing quality educational events that respond to the industry and will deliver direct benefits to you and your company. • ista views and i-News. All members receive free subscriptions to ISTA’s digital magazine ista views and electronic newsletter i-News. These publications contain not only ISTA and industry news, but also technical and operational information which can directly influence the bottom line and make your job easier. • Global Network. Only
members are given access to our extensive worldwide network of resources
and support that will keep you at the leading edge of your profession
and industry. The active participation and expertise of our diverse
international membership provides a strength you can rely on. • Free
and complete online access to all Test Procedures. As Procedures
are revised and new Projects added, members can keep up-to-date with
free downloads of PDF versions of all our testing protocols. Access to the Member Center on the ISTA website.
We Certify Confidence • Provides visible proof that a package conforms to an established
test standard and recognition by all parties that requirements have
been met
• Is assurance the package is adequately protected against
shock, vibration, compression and/or atmospheric hazards in the distribution
environment when the appropriate procedure is utilized
• Reduces or eliminates the need for multiple trial shipments
and gets new products to market faster while assuring their survival
• Strengthens your company’s position in claims negotiations
as it establishes the adequacy of the package
• Assures greater customer satisfaction and enhances your reputation
because your products arrive in the optimal condition.
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