Cold Chain Package Testing
Our top-notch thermal qualification testing is available, and we work with several companies every year. Our ISO-17025-compliant facility, which is ISTA-certified, offers effective scheduling and gives clear reports. We are experts in testing for temperature validation and are aware of the specifications for testing cold chain packages. The thermal stability of products including food, medicines, chemicals, and film is ensured through cold chain package testing, limiting exposure to temperatures that are outside of the acceptable range. The reliability of cold chain items must be maintained at all times during transit and storage, and catastrophic failures must be avoided.
Procedure for Validating Temperature
The goal of the temperature validation testing method is to find any potential problems before the product is shipped. Thermocouples are positioned on the package’s interior and outside to finish the testing. The goods and packages are then subjected to various temperature ranges. Extreme heat and cold are examples of these circumstances. Rapid temperature shifts or thermal shocks can also be produced.
Temperature mapping can be used to give a comprehensive package validation. This is crucial for bigger parcels or pallets of smaller products. Thermocouples are positioned all over a pallet in the case of pallets. By figuring out which pallet positions are more prone to out-of-tolerance circumstances, thermal modelling is carried out. The process of thermal mapping is essential for temperature modelling.
Depending on the cold chain segment, thermal mapping can change. For instance, a product’s packaging may vary depending on how it is distributed. Depending on where it is transported, it can also have different packaging. Finally, the season and climate can generate specific package requirements. To choose the optimum materials, cold chain modelling is required. It also provides instructions for product packaging.
Every occurrence of an abnormality needs to be addressed. The FDA mandates that all adverse occurrences related to food and medication be recorded and looked at. The reliability and usability of the product may be severely impacted by these problems. This ultimately affects the sales and reputation of the business. A superb product can be ruined by a poor package. The key is proper packaging.
Pharmaceuticals, vaccines, and other items in the “cold chain” require temperature control during storage and shipment. Product certification guarantees that the required temperature ranges are maintained. When evaluating frozen food packages, the goal is to maintain a minimum level of coldness, whereas pharmaceuticals demand stricter tolerances to avoid potentially dangerous circumstances. For vaccines to be effective, a certain temperature is necessary. To maintain the critical refrigeration and freezer temperatures required for vaccinations, special storage systems certified under NSF/ANSI 456 are created.
For packages used in the cold chain, Infinita Lab provides thorough testing services. They specialise in completing transportation and packaging testing for frozen food and medical devices. They have a variety of chambers, including shakers and thermal shock chambers, that they may use to test seals for accelerated ageing compliance and to determine how durable they are. They offer testing for single goods or complete packaging systems and supply thermocouples and data logger equipment for temperature monitoring. With expertise in cold chain compliance, Infinita Lab is dedicated to helping clients certify their products. They provide testing by several standards, including NSF/ANSI 456 compliance testing, ASTM D4332, ASTM D6653, ASTM F2825, IEC 60601-1-11, IEC 60068-2-14, IEC 60068-2-64, ISTA 7E, and ASTM D6653.
