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A revision for ASTM F1886 has been released. So, what’s changed?

What is Visual Inspection per ASTM F1886?  ASTM F1886 , Standard Test Method for Determining Integrity of Primary Packaging by […]

November 11, 2025

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What Went Down at the[PACK]out™ 2025

Byline: Ryan Ott, Vice President of Quality, Packaging Compliance Labs Were you with us in Coronado for thePACKout? Were you […]

June 20, 2025

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The Tried-and-True ASTM F88 Standard Gets a Revision

As we near the close of 2023, the tried-and-true ASTM F88 standard gets a new revision. First, for those who […]

September 27, 2023

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PCL Team Recaps Favorite Sessions from the[PACK]out 2023

For the second year, the PCL team (Matthew TerBush, Sarah Rosenblum, and Cassie Ladd) is back with their favorite sessions. […]

June 15, 2023

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Solving Wicked Problems: Insights from Kilmer innovations in Packaging 2022

There it is: a wicked problem. You have a chance to dig deep, research, analyze, and discover new methods for […]

August 25, 2022

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Dye Penetration Testing is Changing. Are You In The Know?

As of January 4, 2021, Triton X-100, the wetting agent used in the dye leak solution for ASTM F1929 and […]

April 8, 2021

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The Seasons are Changing and so is ASTM D4169

Many clients often ask us why we test the way we do, and our answer is always the same.  We […]

November 1, 2019

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Hot at HealthPack: Labeling and Usability

HealthPack never fails to deliver a rewarding experience. It’s an annual industry immersion, as packaging leaders convene for a week of […]

March 20, 2018

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ISTA VP Eric Hiser Featured Speaker

IoPP’s ISTA Event Packaging Compliance Labs hosted the West Michigan Institute of Packaging Professionals (IoPP) quarterly event.  This event included package testing […]

November 12, 2017