Publication 2 - Packaging for Mailing - Postal Explorer - USPS.com
Publication 2 - Packaging for Mailing - Postal Explorer - USPS.com
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Appendix APackage TestingThe following diagram indicates the steps in ISTA Test Report Processing.Test LaboratoryTest LaboratoryTest LaboratoryISTA HeadquartersConducts an ISTA TestProcedure or Project.All samples tested,including all replicate testsif conducted, must meetthe criteria from theProduct DamageTolerance and PackageDegradation AllowanceBlock to report the testresults as a pass.If any sample fails any ofthe tests then the test isconsidered a failed test.The results of the test(pass or fail) aresubmitted to ISTAheadquarters using anofficial Test Report Form.ISTA Certified LaboratoryTest Report <strong>for</strong>ms areavailable to memberlaboratories in printed,disk <strong>for</strong>mat or online.ISTA examines the reportto insure that the test wasconducted in accordancewith the test procedureand <strong>for</strong> <strong>com</strong>pleteness.Upon acceptance of thereport, ISTA processesthe report by per<strong>for</strong>mingthe appropriate action.Packaged-ProductPassedPackaged-ProductFailedShipper ISan ISTA memberShipper IS NOTan ISTA memberShipper ISan ISTA memberShipper IS NOTan ISTA memberISTA HeadquartersISTA HeadquartersISTA HeadquartersISTA HeadquartersCertifies the packagedproductand ISTA retainsa copy of the report andCertification Letter on file.Acknowledges thepackaged-product passedthe test and ISTA retainsa copy of the report andAcknowledgement Letteron file.ISTA retains a copy of thereport on file.ISTA retains a copy of thereport on file.ShipperShipperShipperShipperReceives a CertificationLetter.Receives a Notification ofISTA testing.No correspondence isreceived.No correspondence isreceived.May use the ISTA TransitTested Certification Markon the packaged-productaccording to the licenseagreement and ISTApolicy.May not use the ISTATransit TestedCertification Mark on thepackaged-product .Test LaboratoryTest LaboratoryTest LaboratoryTest LaboratoryReceives a copy ofCertification Letter.Receives a test reportacknowledgement.Receives a test reportacknowledgement.No correspondence isreceived.50 <strong>Publication</strong> 2, January 2002
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