Name
Packaging Testing and Best Practices
Date
Wednesday, February 11, 2026
Time
11:00 AM - 11:30 AM (CST)
Location Name
AT&T Conference Center - Zlotnik Grand Ballroom
Description

Ensuring package integrity, safety, and regulatory compliance is paramount in today’s evolving packaging landscape. This presentation provides an in-depth overview of key packaging testing methods—including, burst, puncture, and climate conditioning tests as well as drop, vibration, and compression aligned with current industry standards such as ASTM and ISO protocols. Emphasis will be placed on best practices for conducting consistent and reliable testing programs, integrating the latest regulatory updates, and applying test results to optimize packaging design and material selection. Additionally, the role of packaging testing in advancing sustainability, reducing product damage, and meeting regulatory demands across diverse sectors such as food, pharmaceuticals, and consumer packaged goods.

Key Insights:

  • Attendees will gain actionable insights into selecting appropriate tests, interpreting results, and implementing testing strategies that protect products, enhance customer satisfaction, and support circular economy initiatives.
  • Best Practices: Highlight best practices in test execution, data interpretation, integration with risk management, real-time aging studies, and the role of testing in
  • This session also includes case studies and examples of innovative testing technologies to address challenges in a dynamic global marketplace